The Best Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe
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The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

By: Stephanie M. 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (148)

What to Drink?
Wine Riesling
Cocktail Beachcomber
Prep Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 16 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 160 | Total Fat: 13.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2007 by Maria   view full review
I used this sauce for a chicken and rice noodle dish. Excellent! Added a whole can of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2005 by CINNAMONBELL   view full review
Excellent recipe. Having just returned from Indonesia was eager to eat some satay so gave this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 21, 2008 by sweetiesmj   view full review
This is a wonderful Thai peanut sauce! I followed the recipe exactly. When i tasted it, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2007 by CHELS   view full review
Delicious and flavourful! The mixture may sound a little odd (fish sauce, coconut milk, peanut...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 16, 2007 by Sally   view full review
(Edit to add: After a day of being in the frig, this sauce is even better. Can really taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2007 by cindybird   view full review
I made this as a dipping sauce for a fondue party and it was everyone's favorite. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 29, 2007 by Mystonique   view full review
Really great recipe, except I cut down the amount of peanut butter because it seemed to be a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2005 by JOHNTHOMSON68   view full review
This was delicious in a peanut chicken stir fry, but I plan on using it for the next time I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2007 by JESSIMOOS   view full review
quick, simple and VERY good.... I like to warm it up some in the microwave after all is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2006 by ChrissyJ   view full review
I love this sauce! I always freeze half of the recipe to use once the first half is finished!

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