It's "National Peanut Butter Lovers Month," so why not celebrate with The Best Asian Peanut Sauce?! This versatile recipe is ideal as a dip or sauce. It's creamy, savory, sweet, and spicy!
I often use this Best Asian Peanut Sauce as a veggie dip for a healthy snack. It's also great to drizzle over pork, chicken, or tofu!
Ingredients you'll need to make this peanut sauce
Hands down, this is The Best Asian Peanut Sauce and so easy to assemble. You probably already have most of these ingredients in your pantry!
- Creamy peanut butter
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Low-sodium soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Light coconut milk
- Fresh ginger
- Fresh garlic
- Lime juice
- Honey
- Red chili flakes
There are several options when using ginger. Peeled and grated fresh ginger bulb is always the best. But in a pinch, I've used ginger from a tube (available in the produce section), as well as frozen cubes that I get at Trader Joe's.
Use a whisk and a mixing bowl to whip together this tasty peanut sauce. Keep whisking until the sauce is nice and creamy.
This Best Asian Peanut Sauce is absolutely delicious as a dip with these Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Shrimp! Click the link to learn how to make these spring rolls!
This peanut sauce is obviously great as a veggie dip, but it's also amazing served over rice noodles or soba noodles. The options are simply endless!
Tips & Tricks
- If your peanut sauce is too thick, simply thin it out with some additional coconut milk. Add a little at a time.
- To make this sauce gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce or reduced-sodium tamari.
- This sauce is great for serving with satay chicken skewers, salmon skewers and tofu, or as a dipping sauce for Vietnamese spring rolls.
- You can store this peanut sauce in the refrigerator in a tight container for up to a week. You can also freeze this sauce in a ziplock baggie for up to three months. Defrost in the microwave or stove-top.
Want more recipes with peanut sauce?
If you liked this Best Asian Peanut Sauce recipe, you’re going to want these recipes:
- Chicken Satay Skewers with Spicy Peanut Sauce
- Tofu Collard Wraps with Peanut Sauce
- Vietnamese Spring Rolls with Shrimp
- Soba Noodle Salad with Peanut Sauce
- Sweet Potato Noodles with Tofu and Spicy Peanut Sauce
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The Best Asian Peanut Sauce
This is The Best Asian Peanut Sauce recipe that's so versatile as a dip or sauce with your favorite Asian dishes. It's creamy, savory, sweet, and a bit spicy!
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: ¾ cup 1x
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons light coconut milk
- ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 small clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- Chopped peanuts for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients and whisk together until creamy. Add more honey if you like it sweeter. Add more coconut milk if your sauce is too thick.
- Serve the peanut sauce in a small bowl if using as a dip and top with chopped peanuts.
- Toss with noodles or pour over protein if using as a sauce.
Notes
- If your peanut sauce is too thick, simply thin it out with some additional coconut milk. Add a little at a time.
- To make this sauce gluten-free, substitute the soy sauce for gluten-free soy sauce or reduced-sodium tamari.
- This sauce is great for serving with chicken skewers, salmon skewers and tofu, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
- You can store this peanut sauce in the refrigerator in a tight container for up to a week. You can also freeze this sauce in a ziplock baggie for up to three months. Defrost in the microwave or stove-top.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¾ cup
- Calories: 642
- Sugar: 38.8 g
- Sodium: 1787 mg
- Fat: 42.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54.9 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe, peanut sauce with coconut milk, spicy Thai peanut sauce
Kushigalu
Peanut Sauce is My all time favorite. Love the texture and flavor. I will try this recipe soon.
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Asian Caucasian
Can't go wrong with a good peanut sauce! I use it on everything!
Alexis
I needed a quick peanut sauce for dinner tonight, this one was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe.
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Asian Caucasian
Thanks, Alexis! This peanut sauce is superb as a dip with spring rolls or as a sauce for kebabs!
Gail Montero
I love a good Asian peanut sauce and yours look so yummy! Love how versatile this is, too!
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Asian Caucasian
Thanks, Gail! I use this peanut sauce on everything! It's perfect for dipping and as a sauce for protein.
Leslie
Everyone needs a good, classic, peanut sauce recipe! This recipe is perfect! Thank you so much!!
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Asian Caucasian
Hope you enjoy using this peanut sauce on everything! It's so very versatile!
Julie Wunder
THis is so good! I'm obsessed with these peanut sauce recipes and I loved how this one came out. Will totally make again soon.
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Asian Caucasian
So glad you like the peanut sauce, Julie! It's definitely my go-to with so many dishes!
Stine Mari
I love sauces that can double as a delicious dip as well, and this peanut sauce definitely can! Love the sweet and spicy combination!
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Asian Caucasian
Sweet and spicy is always my thing! This peanut sauce is delish with so many things!
Robin
I'm so excited to get this delicious recipe as fresh Spring Rolls with Peanut Sauce are one of my favorite foods. Thank you!
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Asian Caucasian
Me too, Robin! I love making the spring rolls and the peanut sauce puts them over the top!
Marta
My husband loves fresh rolls, but is almost always disappointed because the peanut sauce is "ho-hum". I can't wait to share this one with him.
Thank you!
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Asian Caucasian
This peanut sauce is my go-to with Vietnamese spring rolls! Give them so much flavor!
Amy Liu Dong
The title itself speak for it, Best Asian Peanut sauce, From the looks it gives aura and taste that we definitely want. It's a great partner with everything that I can think of. I'll absolutely make this at home.
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Asian Caucasian
We do love this peanut sauce in my house! I also use it on so many things!
Steve Jordan
This dip is something I’d use with everything! Can’t wait to try. I just love peanut sauce!
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Asian Caucasian
Same here! I use the peanut sauce with so many things. I love to toss this sauce with Asian noodles!