RECIPE

Basic Peanut Sauce

Versatile peanut sauce for noodles, tofu, vegetables and dipping.

Makes about 2 cupsSauces, gravies & dressings

INGREDIENTS

Makes about 2 cups

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • ½ cup hot water
  • ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
  • 2 Tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger, or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, optional
  • Juice of ½ lime, optional

METHOD

Make it

  1. 1

    Whisk peanut butter and hot water until smooth.

  2. 2

    Stir in remaining ingredients.

  3. 3

    Add more hot water as needed until desired consistency is reached.

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