Vegan Peanut Sauce is a creamy, tasty, and flavorful sauce. It is made with creamy peanut butter, ginger, soy sauce, and plant-based coconut milk. Many Asian cuisines, particularly Thai and Indonesian cooking, use this sauce as a basic component. It is frequently used as a sauce for noodles, stir-fries, and curries. We can also use it as a dip for tempeh satay, spring rolls, and other appetizers. It has other health benefits as well. Ginger offers soothing properties, while peanut butter is an excellent source of healthful fats and protein. Vegan Peanut Sauce is a delicious and adaptable condiment that can add flavor and vibrancy to a variety of foods. Let’s prepare the sauce.
STATS
- Course: Sauce
- Cuisine: Thai-inspired
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-free, Dairy-free
- Total Time: Five minutes
- Prep Time: Five mins
EQUIPMENT
- One bowl
- One spoon
- Smalls serving bowl or sealed jar
INGREDIENTS
- Three-by-fourth cup of creamy peanut butter
- One-fourth cup of seasoned rice vinegar
- Low-sodium soy sauce 1/4 cup
- One-third cup of maple syrup
- Ground ginger 1/4 tsp
- 1 to 2 tsp of Sriracha hot sauce
- Unsweetened coconut milk two to six tablespoons
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR ALTERNATIVES
Creamy peanut butter:
- It is the main pillar of peanut sauce. We choose creamy good-quality peanut butter for a rich texture. Replace it with natural peanut butter.
Rice vinegar:
- It adds a hint of tanginess and sweetness.
Soy sauce:
- I choose less sodium soy salt to control the salt amount. The other sauces such as tamari also work well.
Ginger:
- The purpose of using this item is to provide a warm and spicy touch to the sauce.
Unsweetened coconut milk:
- Used to add creaminess and dilute the sauce to the appropriate consistency.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Add creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sriracha hot sauce, ground ginger, and two tablespoons of milk to a bowl.
- Whisk all ingredients with a spoon.
- Next, add more coconut milk to balance the thickness of the sauce.
- The crunchy and yummy Peanut sauce is ready.
- Transfer the tasty sauce to a small bowl or a sealed jar.
- Top it with crushed peanuts and serve.
FLAVOR ADDITIONS
- We can change the peanut sauce taste by using different vegan-friendly items.
- Incorporate agave nectar, brown sugar, or coconut sugar into the sauce for a sweet flavor.
- Add juice of lemon(a splash) for a zesty flair.
- Raise the level of heat by adding sambal oelek, cayenne pepper, or red curry paste. This option is only for spicy food lovers.
DISTINCTIVE SERVING SUGGESTIONS
- Serve the sauce with fresh spring rolls or vegan tofu skewers.
- Drizzle the peanut sauce over the cooked noodles or vegan pizza.
- Utilize sauce as a condiment on a vegan juicy burger.
- Vegan sushi rolls or lettuce warps go well with this sauce.
- Pair it with pan-fried vegan dumplings, grilled mushrooms, or stuffed bell peppers.
TIPS
- Choose premium-quality creamy peanut butter.
- We can try this sauce by using butter of different nuts.
- Utilize a good-quality soy sauce to prepare this sauce.
- Fresh ginger also works well.
- You can spice it up with a chili-garlic paste, red pepper flakes, or hot sriracha sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Refrigerator:
- Shift this sauce in a locked container & place it in the fridge for seven/nine days.
Freezer:
- First, add the sauce to the ice cube tray so that it firms easily. After that, place the cubes in a sealed pouch and freeze them for three months.
Reheating:
- You can reheat the frozen sauce cubes in a microwave. We can also melt the sauce in a saucepan by simmering it on low flame.
FAQs
Which sweetener is ideal for peanut sauce?
- Maple syrup and agave nectar are recommended because they are vegan-friendly and have a liquid consistency. You can also use brown sugar, but make sure it melts completely.
How can we keep peanut sauce from getting oily?
- We utilized good-quality peanut butter with no extra oil on top. Whisk the sauce quickly to emulsify any oil that separates.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION/SERVING
Serving Size 1 teaspoon of sauce
Total servings 8
Total Calories 193 kcal
Carbohydrates 15 g
Protein 7 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Fat 13 g
Sugar 11 g
Iron 1 mg
Sodium 392 mg
