Plain Jane Peanut Sauce
Elevate your dishes with the velvety perfection of Plain Jane Peanut Sauce—a quick and easy homemade staple that’s bursting with rich, nutty flavor and a hint of zesty tang! This versatile sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and features pantry-friendly ingredients like creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Enhanced with grated ginger, sesame oil, and a kick of sriracha, this customizable sauce caters to any palate—keep it mild or add more heat as you please. Whether drizzled over noodles, paired with spring rolls, or used as a dipping sauce, this vegan-friendly option (simply swap honey for maple syrup) is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy. Easy to make, endlessly adaptable, and refrigerator-friendly for up to a week, this peanut sauce will become your go-to condiment for flavor-packed meals in minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 clove garlic (grated or finely minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (or chili paste, optional)
- 5 tablespoons water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and sriracha (if using).
Step 2
Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Gradually add the water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking well after each addition until you reach your desired consistency. For a thicker sauce, use less water. For a thinner sauce, add more.
Step 4
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as needed. Add an additional splash of soy sauce for saltiness, lime juice for tang, or sriracha for heat if desired.
Step 5
Transfer the sauce to a serving dish or an airtight container if storing. The sauce can be refrigerated for up to 1 week. Stir well before using.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (418.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1627.2 |
| Total Fat 132.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2293.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 74.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.9g | |
| Protein 62.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 168.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1650.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories