Description
This Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce is a creamy, tangy, and slightly spicy vegan Asian-inspired sauce perfect for dipping, dressing, or marinating. Made with simple pantry staples like peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a touch of sesame oil, it comes together quickly without any cooking, making it an easy go-to sauce to add bold flavor to your meals.
Ingredients
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Peanut Satay Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water (to thin to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes if you choose to use them.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Using a whisk, thoroughly combine the ingredients until the sauce is smooth and fully blended without any lumps.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking continuously to thin the sauce until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and tweak seasoning if needed by adding more soy sauce for saltiness, maple syrup for sweetness, or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Serve or Store: Use the sauce immediately as a dip, dressing, or marinade, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- This sauce doubles as a dip, salad dressing, or marinade for meats and vegetables.
- Increase crushed red pepper flakes to add extra spiciness according to your taste.
- Add a splash of fresh lime juice for a brighter, zesty flavor.
- Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week in an airtight container.
