This sweet and tangy Simple Thai Peanut Sauce recipe is a tasty sauce that can be used for so many dishes! It's a simple recipe that is simple to make at home in simply 10 minutes.
Thailand is one the the favorite countries that We've visited, and We can't wait to go back! Thai cuisine is so tasty, and We love coming home to recreate some of the favorite Thai recipes, like Beef Pad Thai, Thai Basil Shrimp, and Pad See Ew.
Peanut sauce is a staple in Thai cooking. Did you know it is super simple to make from scratch?
If you have ever made your own peanut sauce from scratch, you know that there IS a difference. And it is usually well worth the extra little effort it takes.
Luckily, sauces, dips, and seasonings usually don't require many ingredients or time to make. This recipe makes the best peanut sauce that you can use for so many different dishes!
[feast_advanced_jump_to]🌟 Why this homemade peanut sauce rocks
There are four main reasons homemade peanut sauce is better than store-bought:
- You know exactly what is going into the sauce. This tasty recipe calls for simple ingredients that are pantry staples.
- You can control the amount of sugar and salt, two ingredients that tend to be at the top of store-bought items. Condiments, dressings, sauces all tend to have high sugar content in store-bought varieties.
- Homemade usually tastes a LOT better. Because there aren't fillers or weird preservatives, homemade sauces, dips, dressings, and condiments don't have that weird artificial flavor. This is a quite flavorful sauce!
- This peanut butter sauce only takes 10 minutes at the most to make!
🥜 Ingredient notes
Thai Peanut Sauce is honestly super simple and so fast to make. We promise!
You simply need a few simple ingredients that you can find at your local grocery store.
- creamy peanut butter
- minced fresh ginger
- minced fresh garlic
- brown sugar – you can use light or dark brown sugar
- soy sauce – you can substitute coconut aminos
- rice vinegar
- sesame oil
- honey – you can substitute maple syrup or agave nectar
- water
Other great additions: you can also experiment with adding lime juice, lemon juice, fish sauce, hoisin sauce, tamarind paste, coconut milk to your peanut dipping sauce for different flavor profiles.
If you want more of a spicy peanut sauce with medium heat, try adding chili garlic sauce, Thai chili peppers, sriracha sauce, thai red curry paste, and/or red pepper flakes to suit your personal preference.
✅ How to make Thai peanut sauce
This is a quite simple peanut sauce recipe that you can make at home in 10 minutes or less.
- Place all of the ingredients into a medium bowl.
- Whisk vigorously together until fully combined and to your desired consistency.
If you'd like to thin out the sauce, add a little more water.
If you want a thicker sauce, add more peanut butter.
👩🏻🍳 Recipe FAQs
Is peanut sauce vegan?Since this peanut sauce recipe contains honey, which is a byproduct of insects, it is not technically vegan. However, you can leave the honey out if you wish to make a vegan Thai peanut sauce.
How do We make a keto Thai peanut sauce?To make this recipe keto, replace the brown sugar and honey with a keto-friendly no-sugar substitute. Or, simply leave it out. You can also use almond butter which contains slightly fewer carbs than peanut butter.
How do We store homemade peanut sauce?Thai peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Take it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before you intend to use it so it comes up to room temperature and is softer and easier to use.
🍽 Serving ideas
You can use this Thai Peanut Sauce in SO many ways.
- It's the best Thai peanut sauce for veggies, shrimp summer rolls, or fresh spring rolls
- Use it in a stir fry
- As a peanut satay sauce for Thai chicken satay
- As a sauce for Thai peanut noodles
- Toss with the ingredients of your fave Buddha bowls
- Thin it out even more and use it as a salad dressing for Thai Chicken Salad
We especially love this Thai peanut sauce for spring rolls. These Rainbow Salad Rolls are simple to make at home, and so good for dipping into homemade peanut sauce!
More Thai recipes
Be sure to check out all of our Asian recipes on the blog. And if you're hungry for more Thai food, try one of these Thai recipes:
- Thai-Inspired Red Curry Pasta
- Thai Chicken Salad with Peanut Dressing (CPK Copycat Recipe)
Thai Peanut Curry- Asian Carrot Cucumber Salad
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Simple Thai Peanut Sauce
By Marlynn Schotland Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 0 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 6 servings This Thai Peanut Sauce is creamy, tangy, and perfect for enjoying as a dip for veggies or spring rolls, as a dressing, or as a sauce for Thai noodles.Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 Tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon light brown sugar
- 1 large garlic clove, peeled and minced
- 1 1" ginger piece, peeled and minced
- 2 Tablespoons water plus more if necessary
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients until smooth.
- If you'd like a thinner sauce, add water one tablespoon at a time until you achieve desired consistency.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to five days.
Notes
To use as a salad dressing: add about 3 tablespoons of additional water (after the initial 1/4 cup water) and add 1 Tablespoon of lime juice. Stir and add water until it reaches your preferred salad dressing consistency. Storage: Store in an airtight container, like a mason jar, in the refrigerator for up to one week. Add a little water, lime juice, or soy sauce when you take it out of the refrigerator to use again.Nutrition
Calories: 147 kcal, Carbohydrates: 9 g, Protein: 6 g, Fat: 11 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5 g, Sodium: 428 mg, Potassium: 144 mg, Fiber: 1 g, Sugar: 6 g, Vitamin A: 0.05 IU, Vitamin C: 0.2 mg, Calcium: 14 mg, Iron: 1 mgNutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe was first published on January 16, 2018. It was updated with more helpful content, new photos, and an updated recipe card on January 24, 2023.
