Description
Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy, flavorful sauce with a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes. Made from natural, plant-based ingredients, this easy recipe is quick to prepare and highly versatile, ideal for drizzling over noodles, dipping veggies, or enhancing grilled dishes with a delicious Thai flair.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural)
- 1/3 cup coconut milk (plant-based)
- 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup (natural)
- 1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients and measure accurately. Freshly grate the ginger and mince the garlic to ensure maximum flavor release.
- Combine Peanut Butter and Coconut Milk: In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter (natural) and coconut milk (plant-based) until creamy and fully blended, forming a rich and silky base.
- Add Seasonings and Acidity: Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), apple cider vinegar (natural), maple syrup (natural), lime juice, garlic, and ginger. Mix thoroughly until all flavors are well incorporated and balanced.
- Adjust Texture with Natural Gelling Agent: Gradually whisk in the natural gelling agent to reach your preferred thickness, suitable for drizzling or dipping.
- Season and Customize: Add red chili flakes if desired for heat. Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness, acidity, or saltiness according to your preference.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the sauce for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld beautifully.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger to brighten the sauce.
- Slightly warm the coconut milk before mixing for smoother texture.
- Adjust sweetness and acidity gradually to balance flavors.
- Customize the heat by varying the amount of red chili flakes.
- Store refrigerated in a sealed container for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai peanut sauce, peanut sauce, vegan sauce, gluten free sauce, dipping sauce, peanut dressing
