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A bowl containing homemade Thai peanut sauce garnished with chopped peanuts on a plate with fresh spring rolls.

Easy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

This creamy Thai peanut sauce is made with peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, garlic and ginger for the ultimate restaurant-worthy sauce. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for noodles, rice bowls, salads, or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and veggies.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce 
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce (optional) 
  • 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 

Instructions 

  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce (optional) and brown sugar. Process until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add room-temperature water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it has reached a pourable consistency.
  • Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. 

Notes

  • Fish sauce is optional but it really rounds out the flavor profile and adds a great umami-rich savoriness to the sauce.
  • Once you’ve blended the sauce, taste and adjust it to your preferences. Prefer more saltiness? Add soy sauce. Enjoy tangy? Add more lime. 
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