Peanut Dressing
Peanut Dressing is a delightful, creamy sauce that adds a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. With its rich peanut butter base balanced by tangy lime and rice vinegar, this versatile dressing enhances salads, noodle bowls, and even serves as an irresistible dip. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknight meals or casual gatherings. Customize it with your preferred levels of sweetness or spice to make it uniquely yours!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Whisking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- 1–2 tablespoons warm water (to thin)
- Pinch red pepper flakes or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, and honey or maple syrup until smooth.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger (if using), mixing until fully combined.
- Gradually add warm water one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as needed; add optional chili flakes for heat if desired.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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