Cooking Lucid
Peanut Sauce
Creamy Thai peanut sauce with coconut milk, lime, and soy — perfect for satay, spring rolls, noodle bowls, and salads.
Prep 5 min
Cook 5 min
Total 10 min
Serves 8
Ingredients
Step 1 — Simmer the sauce
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
- 1 garlic clove (grated)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2–4 tbsp warm water
Instructions
- 1
Whisk and warm
Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, sriracha, garlic, and ginger in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring, until smooth. Thin with warm water to desired consistency.
- 2
Finish and serve
Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, and heat. Serve warm or at room temperature with satay, spring rolls, or rice noodles.
Nutrition per serving: 130 cal · 5g protein · 8g carbs · 10g fat · 2g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
