Homemade Peanut Sauce Recipe

This homemade peanut sauce recipe is the perfect condiment for a variety of dishes. It's creamy, slightly sweet, and packed with the rich flavors of peanuts and spices. Use it as a dip for spring rolls, a sauce for stir-fries, or a dressing for salads. This versatile peanut sauce will add a burst of flavor to any meal. Best of all, it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
2. Add the warm water, lime juice, and sesame oil to the mixture. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
3. If the sauce is too thick, add more warm water, a tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
4. Taste and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more soy sauce for saltiness, honey for sweetness, or lime juice for acidity.
5. Transfer the peanut sauce to a jar or airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature as a dip, sauce, or dressing.

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