This flavor-packed creamy peanut sauce comes together quickly with basic pantry ingredients. It’s the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy, and can be used as a dip, dressing, or sauce for noodles.
Ingredients Needed for the Perfect Peanut Sauce
- Peanut butter – Adds body, richness, and nutty flavor. A creamy variety works best.
- Soy sauce – Adds both salt and umami. Opt for tamari if you’re gluten-free.
- Maple syrup – Adds sweetness and helps balance the flavors.
- Lime juice – Provides brightness and a subtle citrus kick.
- Ground ginger – Provides a warmth to the sauce. Opt to use fresh ginger for a stronger flavor.
- Garlic powder – Adds more depth of flavor and enhances the savoriness. You can also opt to use fresh garlic if you prefer a stronger kick.
- Sesame oil – Provides a delightful aroma and nuttiness.
- Water – Used to adjust the sauce’s consistency.
- Cilantro – Adds freshness and color. This is an optional ingredient, but recommended.
- Hot sauce – If you like spice, we recommend adding a little bit to kick this sauce up a notch.
Find the full printable recipe here: Easy Peanut Sauce
