Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

A jar of Thai peanut sauce with a spoonful on top.

5 from 1 vote

Thai Peanut Sauce is a creamy and savory condiment that is commonly served as a dipping sauce or used as a flavor enhancer for various dishes. Our version combines peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chili sauce, lime zest, and a pinch of sugar.

Course Sauce

Cuisine American, Thai

Keyword buddha bowls with Thai peanut sauce

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 176kcal

Author Sue Ringsdorf

Ingredients

1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
2 Tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
2 Tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon fish sauce
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1-2 Tablespoon cold water
lime zest and a pinch of sugar

Instructions

Combine ingredients. In a medium bowl, combine the sauce ingredients - the peanut butter, soy sauce, sesame oil (regular and toasted), rice vinegar, fish sauce, chili sauce, lime zest, and sugar.
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, 2 Tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce, 2 Tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil, 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, lime zest and a pinch of sugar
Whisk. Use a whisk to combine the ingredients until very well mixed.
Add water. Then add 1-2 Tablespoons of cold water and whisk again until you've reached your desired consistency.
1-2 Tablespoon cold water
Store. Pour sauce into a mason jar to store.

Notes

Use this peanut sauce in our Buddha Bowls with Peanut Sauce or Spicy Peanut Noodles or Chicken Lettuce Wraps.
To store peanut sauce, pour it into a mason jar and store at room temperature for a few hours. Refrigerate leftover sauce for up to one week.

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