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Easy, Spicy Peanut Sauce in a jar with a spoon.

Easy, Spicy Peanut Sauce

This easy spicy peanut sauce comes together in minutes and packs a bold, zesty punch. It’s perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, tossing with noodles, or using as a dip for spring rolls and fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Asian
Servings 1.5 pints

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup crunchy natural peanut butter*
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/3 cup chili garlic sauce such as Sambal Oelek
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the peanut butter and hot water together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add soy sauce, honey, lime juice, chili garlic sauce, and minced garlic. Whisk until fully incorporated.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning—add more soy sauce, honey, lime juice, or chili garlic sauce as desired. We love ours extra limey!
  • If the sauce is too thin, add a little more peanut butter and continue whisking until smooth.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Perfect as a dipping sauce, salad dressing, or tossed with noodles!

Notes

* Natural peanut butter (the kind with just peanuts and salt) is thinner and runnier than conventional peanut butter, making it easier to whisk and perfect for this sauce’s creamy texture.
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