Thai Peanut Sauce

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  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS

Creamy Condiment With a Kick

This creamy, flavor-packed peanut sauce brings bold taste to everything from grain bowls and roasted vegetables to salads, wraps and noodle dishes. Made with nourishing pantry staples like peanut butter, ginger, toasted sesame oil and soy sauce, it delivers the perfect balance of savory, slightly sweet and tangy flavors. Versatile and easy to prepare, this wholesome sauce can instantly elevate everyday meals while adding satisfying richness and depth.

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Recipe courtesy of
  • Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, CCMS Director of Culinary Medicine | AdventHealth Whole Health Institute

Recipe Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup Natural peanut butter (or sub almond butter)
  • 1/4 cup Reduced-sodium tamari soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted sesame oil
  • 1-2 tablespoons Pure maple syrup or honey
  • 1½ tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ¼ cups Water
  • Optional: ¼-1 teaspoons Crushed red pepper flakes or sriacha, plus for more taste

Preparation

1. Mix all ingredients together in a small mixing bowl until smooth and creamy. Add additional water, if needed, until desired consistency reached – the dressing should be thin enough to easily pour but not be too runny. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.

2. Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to a week.

Category Tags

Good source of protein
High fiber
Low sodium

About the Recipe Author

Lisa Markley, MS, RDN, LD, is an integrative dietitian culinary nutrition expert with nearly two decades of experience working towards improving the health of others. She is passionate about educating others how to harness the healing power of food and healthful lifestyle changes.

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