Description

This Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce is creamy, nutty, and bursting with bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavor. Made with just a handful of pantry staples, it’s perfect for dipping spring rolls, tossing with noodles, or drizzling over grilled chicken or veggies. Quick, easy, and always a hit!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

1 tbsp brown sugar or honey

1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, to taste)

1 tsp grated fresh ginger (or 1/2 tsp ground ginger)

1 clove garlic, minced or grated

1/2 cup warm water (more as needed for desired consistency)

1 tbsp toasted sesame oil (optional for added depth)

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Instructions

Mix the base:
In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar or lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, ginger, and garlic.
Thin it out:
Slowly whisk in the warm water, a little at a time, until the sauce is smooth and reaches your desired consistency (thicker for dipping, thinner for drizzling).
Finish with flavor:
Stir in sesame oil if using, and adjust seasoning to taste—add more lime for tang, sugar for sweetness, or sriracha for heat.

Serve:
Use immediately or store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Warm slightly and stir before serving if chilled.

Notes

Great with grilled chicken, tofu, shrimp, or tossed with noodles.
For a creamier texture, blend in a splash of coconut milk.
Make it gluten-free with tamari instead of soy sauce.