This peanut sauce is the best ever – it comes together in under five minutes and it’s a perfect way to elevate your meals. An asian-inspired peanut sauce is a great staple for all sorts of meals and snacks. You can use this sauce as a dip for spring rolls or satay, drizzle it over some noodles and veggies for a cold noodle salad, or even serve it with raw veggies for a quick and healthy twist on the classic crudité.
The best part about this sauce is that you don’t even have to turn on the stove to make it. The peanut butter base can easily come together with a quick blitz in the microwave.
To make this sauce, add peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup (or other favorite liquid sweetener), sriracha or chili paste, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and warm water to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short 20 second intervals until you can whisk it into a uniform sauce. For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water by half.
Allow to cool and serve with your favorite snacks, drizzled on top of a salad, or alongside Rainbow Spring Rolls
The Best Ever 5 Minute Peanut Sauce
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter (creamy, unsalted)
- ¼ cup soy sauce (use GF soy sauce if desired)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ⅓ cup hot water
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine all ingredients
- Microwave peanut sauce in 20 second intervals (up to 60 seconds) stirring to allow ingredients to mix together, becoming smooth and creamy. Alternatively, stir in a saucepan set over low heat.
- Serve as a sauce on top of noodles, rice, or with spring rolls or dumplings.
