Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

Name: Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 large clove garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root; 0.75 cup hot water; 0.25 cup peanut butter, or more to taste; 0.5 lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons Thai-style sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

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This peanut sauce is very flavorful, with lemon, ginger, and quite a bit of heat. It's good with satays, stir-frys, rice bowls, or good as a dip. Don't be afraid to add more or less of the spices, just add to taste! Store in the fridge up to one week.

Recipe by Genevieve

Updated on August 10, 2022

close up view of Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce in a bowl, with summer rolls on a plate

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

16

Yield:

2 cups

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Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 large clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
¾ cup hot water
¼ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
½ lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons Thai-style sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

Directions

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add hot water, peanut butter, and lemon juice to the saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into the peanut butter mixture.
Reduce heat to low and cook sauce at a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

38	Calories
3g	Fat
3g	Carbs
1g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 38
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 129mg	6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 0mg	1%
Calcium 4mg	0%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 35mg	1%

* 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.