Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce
Elevate your meals with this luscious and versatile Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce, a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors. Made with rich peanut butter, coconut milk, zesty lime juice, and a hint of heat from sriracha, this sauce is a flavor-packed powerhouse that comes together in just 15 minutes. Its velvety texture pairs beautifully with noodles, grilled meats, stir-fries, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and veggies. Featuring pantry-friendly ingredients like soy sauce, honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this recipe is both simple and irresistibly satisfying. Whether warmed or served chilled, this homemade peanut butter sauce is sure to become a go-to staple in your kitchen!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or other hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, minced ginger, minced garlic, sriracha, and lime juice.
Step 2
Slowly stir in the coconut milk and water, mixing well to ensure a smooth consistency.
Step 3
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
Step 4
Continue cooking for about 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Step 5
Remove from heat and taste the sauce. Add salt to enhance the flavors, adjusting as needed.
Step 6
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving.
Step 7
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Step 8
Reheat gently over low heat, or use it chilled, depending on the dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (861.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1607.2 |
| Total Fat 119.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 22.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2928.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.5g | |
| Protein 63.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 207.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1921.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories