Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe

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This easy peanut sauce recipe is made with 8 ingredients in 5 minutes. Learn how to make peanut sauce that’s so delicious you’ll want to put it on everything!

a bowl of peanut sauce with a spoon

I love peanut sauce. I use it to make stir fry, dip spring rolls, and I even drizzle it over salads.

This peanut sauce recipe is the best. It’s easy to make and tastes better than your favorite restaurant!

a bowl of peanut sauce with a spoon

Peanut Sauce Recipe: Ingredients & Substitutions

overhead photo of the ingredients in this peanut sauce recipe
  • Creamy peanut butter. I suggest a natural variety that is liquid at room temperature for easy stirring. You can also use crunchy, if desired.
  • Water/Coconut Milk. This sauce tastes great with both water and coconut milk.
  • Rice Vinegar. Mirin is a great substitute for rice vinegar.
  • Sesame Oil. I don’t suggest any substitutions for sesame oil.
  • Honey. Granulated sugar works well in place of honey.
  • Powdered ginger. fresh, finely minced ginger is a great substitute for powdered.
a bowl of peanut sauce with a spoon

How to Make Peanut Sauce

There really isn’t much to this recipe. You just add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk them together. I’ve included a video for you just in case you need extra guidance!

Begin by simply adding the ingredients to a medium mixing bowl or 4-cup glass measuring cup.

how to make peanut sauce - ingredients in a bowl before whisking

Then, whisk them until the mixture is smooth. 

If you use a peanut butter that is solid at room temperature, you may want to gently warm the ingredients to make mixing easier.

how to make peanut sauce - ingredients in a bowl being whisked

Serve

Set aside to use in your favorite recipes. We use it most often as a dipping sauce for spring rolls!

a spoon drizzling peanut sauce into a bowl

Store/Freeze

Store this peanut sauce in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer.

Reheat gently in the microwave.

celery being dipped into a jar of peanut sauce

Peanut Sauce Recipe FAQs

Is satay sauce the same as peanut sauce?

Yes, they are the same sauce with different names.

Can you freeze this recipe?

Yes, freeze it in a glass jar with an airtight lid for up to 2 months.

Why is my peanut sauce lumpy?

If your ingredients aren’t all the same temperature, your sauce and get lumpy. To prevent this you can gently warm the ingredients in a glass mixing bowl then whisk to combine.

How do you thicken peanut sauce?

This recipe is thickened by the peanut butter and doesn’t need any other thickener.

What do you eat with peanut sauce?

So many things!
-Spring rolls
Stir fry
Roasted Broccoli

a bowl of peanut sauce with a spoon

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Easy Peanut Sauce Recipe

Laura
This easy peanut sauce recipe is made with 8 ingredients in 5 minutes. Learn how to make peanut sauce that's so delicious you'll want to put it on everything!
5 from 2 votes
Course condiment, sauce
Cuisine asian
Servings 10 Servings
Calories 61
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time2 minutes

Ingredients 
 

Instructions 

  • Add ingredients to a medium mixing bowl or 4-cup glass measuring cup.
  • Whisk until the mixture is smooth. (If necessary, gently warm the ingredients to make mixing easier).
  • Set aside to use in your favorite recipes. We use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls!

Video

Notes

Ingredient Substitutions
  • Creamy peanut butter. I suggest a natural variety that is liquid at room temperature for easy stirring. You can also use crunchy, if desired.
  • Water/Coconut Milk. This sauce tastes great with both water and coconut milk.
  • Rice Vinegar. Mirin is a great substitute for rice vinegar.
  • Sesame Oil. I don’t suggest any substitutions for sesame oil.
  • Honey. Granulated sugar works well in place of honey.
  • Powdered ginger. fresh, finely minced ginger is a great substitute for powdered.
Store/Freeze
Store this peanut sauce in a glass jar with a lid for up to 2 weeks in the refrigerator, or 2 months in the freezer.
Reheat gently in the microwave.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 61kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. 5 stars
    This is a very good basic, Go-to peanut sauce recipe with things most people have on hand in their pantry. I would add cilantro and lime And lemon grass to bring a more balanced flavor.