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The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

SUBMITTED BY: Stephanie M.  PHOTO BY: Allrecipes 

"This easy no-cook peanut sauce has a terrific authentic Thai taste. It is spicy and peanutty, and is perfect as a dipping sauce for chicken, shrimp, and beef... or even to use tossed with warm cooked noodles for a quick pasta dish."
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 110 times with an average star rating of 4.1
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PREP TIME  15 Min
READY IN  15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Cocktail Caribbean Breeze

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic. Mix in the cilantro just before serving.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 5, 2007 by Maria 
I used this sauce for a chicken and rice noodle dish. Excellent! Added a whole can of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 30, 2005 by CINNAMONBELL 
Excellent recipe. Having just returned from Indonesia was eager to eat some satay so gave this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 19, 2007 by CHELS 
Delicious and flavourful! The mixture may sound a little odd (fish sauce, coconut milk, peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 7, 2007 by cindybird 
I made this as a dipping sauce for a fondue party and it was everyone's favorite. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 16, 2007 by Sally 
(Edit to add: After a day of being in the frig, this sauce is even better. Can really taste... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 21, 2008 by sweetiesmj 
This is a wonderful Thai peanut sauce! I followed the recipe exactly. When i tasted it, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 24, 2007 by JESSIMOOS 
quick, simple and VERY good.... I like to warm it up some in the microwave after all is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 29, 2007 by Mystonique 
Really great recipe, except I cut down the amount of peanut butter because it seemed to be a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 24, 2006 by ChrissyJ 
I love this sauce! I always freeze half of the recipe to use once the first half is finished! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.11 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 12, 2005 by JOHNTHOMSON68 
This was delicious in a peanut chicken stir fry, but I plan on using it for the next time I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 160

  • Total Fat: 13.7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 373mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.7g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.6g
  • Protein: 6.5g

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