Description
This Thai Peanut Sauce is a versatile, flavorful, and plant-based sauce that combines creamy peanut butter, fresh lime juice, and natural ingredients to create a rich, nutty, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling, or marinating. It’s quick to make, customizable, and perfect for enhancing a wide range of dishes and snacks with authentic Thai flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (plant-based)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (natural)
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 2 tablespoons grape juice (natural)
Fresh Aromatics and Spice
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
Consistency Adjustments
- Water, as needed to thin sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon natural gelling agent (optional, for firmer texture)
Instructions
- Gather and Prepare Fresh Ingredients: Measure the peanut butter (plant-based), lime juice (natural), and grape juice (natural). Grate fresh ginger and mince garlic finely to ensure smooth and quick blending.
- Mix the Base Ingredients: In a bowl, combine peanut butter (plant-based), vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), lime juice (natural), and grape juice (natural). Stir gently to form a creamy base.
- Add Fresh Aromatics and Spice: Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and chili flakes to the base. Mix thoroughly to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Adjust Consistency with Water and Natural Gelling Agent: If the sauce is too thick, add water a little at a time until desired pourability is reached. For a firmer texture, stir in a small amount of natural gelling agent and heat gently while stirring.
- Taste and Fine-Tune: Sample the sauce and adjust sweetness, tanginess, or heat by adding extra grape juice (natural), lime juice (natural), or chili flakes to suit your preference.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Whisk thoroughly to avoid lumps in peanut butter (plant-based).
- Add liquid ingredients gradually to control consistency.
- Start with a small amount of chili flakes and increase for desired heat.
- Store sauce refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze up to 2 months; thaw overnight in refrigerator.
- Reheat gently on low heat, stirring often to preserve texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Thai Peanut Sauce, Plant-Based Sauce, Peanut Sauce Recipe, Gluten Free, Easy Sauce, Dipping Sauce, Vegan Sauce
