Description
A quick and easy Five-Minute Peanut Satay Sauce that’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for dipping, dressing, or marinating. This vegan, Asian-inspired sauce blends peanut butter with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and spices to create a versatile condiment that can be made with just a few simple ingredients and no cooking required.
Ingredients
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Peanut Satay Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup warm water (to thin to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, add the creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes if using. This mixture forms the flavorful base of the satay sauce.
- Whisk Until Smooth: Using a whisk, mix the ingredients vigorously until the sauce is smooth and fully combined with no lumps of peanut butter remaining.
- Adjust Consistency: Gradually add warm water, one tablespoon at a time, whisking after each addition until the sauce reaches your desired consistency—thicker for dipping or thinner for drizzling as a dressing or marinade.
- Taste and Season: Sample your sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed by adding a bit more soy sauce for saltiness, maple syrup for sweetness, or red pepper flakes for extra heat.
- Serve or Store: Serve the sauce immediately as a dip, dressing, or marinade, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week.
Notes
- This sauce is incredibly versatile—use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, or vegetables.
- It also works wonderfully as a salad dressing or a marinade for tofu, chicken, or beef.
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.
- Add a splash of lime juice to brighten the flavor and add a subtle citrus note.
- Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before each use.
