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Perfect 5-Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce

A creamy, balanced peanut dipping sauce that works beautifully with spring rolls, salads, and noodle dishes. Ready in just 5 minutes with simple pantry ingredients!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Salad Sauces
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 287
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup reduced sodium tamari or reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated fresh ginger or ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1-2 medium cloves garlic pressed or minced
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for garnish
  • 2-4 tablespoons water or coconut milk as needed
  • Optional: chopped roasted peanuts for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl or 2-cup measuring cup
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Combine peanut butter, rice vinegar, tamari or soy sauce, and honey in a medium bowl.
  2. Add ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Whisk ingredients thoroughly until well blended.
  4. Gradually add water or coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  6. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped peanuts and additional red pepper flakes if desired.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
  • Sauce will thicken when chilled; simply add a small amount of warm water and stir to reach desired consistency.
  • For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup.