How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce

How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce

This peanut sauce is great for spring rolls and fantastic on grilled meats and vegetables too. It’s one of those recipes you’re going to have to taste and adjust to your palate. Consider it a template you can tailor to your personal taste.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup smooth natural peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste
  • 1 (5.6 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons chopped peanuts, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Place peanut butter into a mixing bowl. Whisk in garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined, followed by lime juice and Sriracha.

Step 2
Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour hot coconut milk over peanut butter mixture and whisk until smooth.

Step 3
Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.

Tips

If you use a "name-brand" type of peanut butter, you should adjust the amount of sugar you add to the sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126
Calories
10g
Fat
7g
Carbs
4g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat10g 13%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Sodium208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate7g 2%
Dietary Fiber1g 5%
Total Sugars4g
Protein4g
Vitamin C2mg 9%
Calcium14mg 1%
Iron1mg 3%
Potassium135mg 3%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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