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Creamy Peanut Butter Sauce

This versatile sauce combines smooth peanut butter with soy, ginger, and lime to create a rich, nutty condiment that enhances stir-fries, noodles, and roasted vegetables. It’s cooked gently until velvety and glossy, offering a comforting, flavorful coating with a slightly thickened appearance. Perfect for adding depth and a nutty punch to your dishes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: fusion
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 0.5 cup natural peanut butter preferably smooth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce low-sodium if desired
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp fresh grated ginger or ground ginger in a pinch
  • 1 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp water hot, as needed to loosen

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring spoons

Method
 

  1. Place your small saucepan on low heat and add a splash of water to warm gently.
  2. Add the natural peanut butter to the saucepan, whisking constantly until it melts into the water and becomes smooth and glossy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and freshly grated ginger, whisking to combine everything into a uniform, velvety sauce.
  4. Continue gently whisking the mixture for another 3–4 minutes until it thickens slightly and develops a shiny, smooth texture.
  5. Check the consistency—if it’s too thick, whisk in a splash of hot water until it loosens to your desired coating texture.
  6. Remove the sauce from heat and stir in fresh lime juice for brightness, tasting and adjusting soy or lime as needed.
  7. Let the sauce sit for a few minutes to allow flavors to meld and deepen, then give it a final stir.
  8. Serve warm over your favorite noodles, roasted vegetables, or grilled proteins for a rich, nutty finish.