How to Make Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Spicy Thai peanut sauce is a versatile and flavorful condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a marinade for grilled meats, or a dressing for salads and noodle dishes. This rich and creamy sauce is packed with bold, spicy flavors and has a smooth texture that makes it perfect for drizzling over a variety of dishes.

Originating from Thailand, this peanut sauce has become popular all over the world for its unique combination of spicy, sweet, and savory flavors. It...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 large clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • ¾ cup hot water
  • ¼ cup peanut butter, or more to taste
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons Thai-style sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes, or more to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 cups

  • Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add hot water, peanut butter, and lemon juice to the saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into the peanut butter mixture.
  • Reduce heat to low and cook sauce at a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir.
  • Nutrition

    38 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 0mg
    • Sodium: 129mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 35mg