Description
This quick and easy Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce is a flavorful blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, and tangy seasonings, perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating grilled meats, vegetables, and noodles. Ready in just 5 minutes, it offers a delightful balance of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors with a creamy texture that complements many dishes.
Ingredients
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Peanut Satay Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes or sriracha (optional for heat)
- Water to thin (about 2-4 tbsp)
Instructions
- Mix the ingredients: In a small bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, sesame oil, lime juice, garlic powder, and chili flakes or sriracha if you want some heat. Stir everything together until fully blended and smooth.
- Thin the sauce: Gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly to achieve the desired consistency. The sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon but still pourable or good for dipping.
- Taste and adjust: Sample the sauce and tweak the flavors to your liking. Add more lime juice for extra tanginess, honey for sweetness, or additional chili flakes for more spice.
- Serve: Use the satay sauce immediately as a delicious dipping sauce, drizzle it over grilled meats, vegetables, or noodles, or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Notes
- You can use smooth or crunchy peanut butter based on your texture preference.
- Adjust the amount of water to make the sauce thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated for up to one week.
- Add fresh crushed peanuts or chopped cilantro as a garnish to enhance texture and flavor.
