Thai Peanut Sauce

Name: Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter; 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk; 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp sriracha sauce; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

A creamy, aromatic peanut sauce with coconut milk, lime, and ginger. Perfect for satay skewers, spring rolls, noodle salads, or as a dipping sauce with fresh vegetables.

15 minEasyServes 8130 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/2 cup natural peanut butter
1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk
2 tbsp gluten-free tamari
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp sriracha sauce
1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, 1/3 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tbsp gluten-free tamari, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tsp brown sugar.
2

Stir continuously over low heat until the peanut butter melts and the sauce becomes smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
3

Add 1 tsp grated fresh ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tsp toasted sesame oil.
4

Continue to stir over low heat for 1-2 more minutes until all ingredients are incorporated and the sauce is heated through.
5

Remove from heat. If the sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of warm water or additional coconut milk.
6

Taste and adjust sweetness, heat, or acidity with more brown sugar, sriracha, or lime juice.
7

Serve warm or at room temperature. Refrigerate for up to 1 week and reheat gently before using.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for brown sugar in Thai Peanut Sauce?

The entry for Thai Peanut Sauce calls for 2 tsp brown sugar. In its place: White sugar with a tablespoon of molasses per cup. Without molasses, plain white sugar works but bakes up crisper and paler.

Is Thai Peanut Sauce spicy?

Moderately. The heat in Thai Peanut Sauce comes from 2 tsp sriracha sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the sriracha and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Thai Peanut Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Thai Peanut Sauce is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the tamari.

Does Thai Peanut Sauce contain peanuts?

Yes: 1/2 cup natural peanut butter. The full allergen list for this entry is peanuts, soy and sesame. Where the peanuts are a garnish, toasted sunflower or pumpkin seeds give the same crunch. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Thai Peanut Sauce?

One serving (the recipe makes 8) has 8 g of carbohydrate in about 130 calories, with 5 g protein and 11 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 240 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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