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Peanut Sauce

A quick and easy peanut sauce that transforms plain noodles into a flavorful meal. Rich, creamy, and perfectly balanced, this sauce can also be used as a dip, dressing, or marinade.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
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Course sauce
Cuisine asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes optional
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ingredients. In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and chili flakes until smooth.
  • Thin it out. Gradually add warm water, whisking constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  • Taste and adjust. Add more soy sauce, lime juice, or honey if needed.
  • Serve immediately over warm noodles or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for later use.
  • Notes:
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
  • The sauce will thicken as it chills. Just add a splash of warm water and stir before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 383mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.4mg
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