🥜 Peanut Sauce
A rich, creamy, slightly sweet and savory sauce popular in Southeast Asian dishes—perfect for dipping, noodles, grilled meats, or salads.
🥣 Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 1–2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey or sugar
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
- ½ tsp chili flakes or chili paste (optional)
- ½–1 cup warm water or coconut milk (to thin)
👨🍳 Instructions
- Mix base
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and garlic. - Adjust consistency
Gradually add warm water or coconut milk, whisking until smooth and pourable. - Add heat
Stir in chili flakes or paste if you like spice. - Taste & adjust
Balance flavors—more lime for tang, soy for salt, or honey for sweetness.
🍽️ How to Use
- Dip for spring rolls or chicken skewers
- Drizzle over noodles or stir-fries
- Sauce for grilled chicken or satay
- Salad dressing (thin it more)
🔥 Tips
- Warm water helps the sauce blend smoothly
- Coconut milk makes it richer and more authentic
- Add ginger for extra depth
- Store in fridge up to 4–5 days (stir before using)
If you want, I can show you a Thai-style peanut sauce or a spicy satay version like restaurants use 😄
