There are so many ways to serve and enjoy this easy Peanut Sauce recipe and it takes 5 minutes to prepare! Use it as a dipping sauce, dressing, or toss with pasta for Peanut Noodles. It’s versatile and a sure winner!

Want more sauce recipes? Try this Teriyaki Sauce, Easy Homemade Salsa, or Pico de Gallo!

A container of homemade peanut sauce.

Why I love this recipe:

The ingredients you need to make homemade peanut sauce, including peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger.

How to make Peanut Sauce:

Combine: Whisk together all ingredients until smooth (or use a food processor).

Two process photos for mixing the ingredients for Peanut Sauce, in a bowl.

Serve: Serve it as a dip or spread, or drizzle over salads or bowls (like Spring Roll Bowls, Poke Bowls, or Yum Yum Bowls). I love to use it to make spicy peanut noodles.

A spoonful of peanut sauce being lifted from the jar to show it's smooth texture.

Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:

To Make Ahead: This sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in a saucepan over medium to low heat.

To Freeze: Pour in a freezer safe bag or container and store in the freezer for up to two months. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.

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Recipe

A container of homemade peanut sauce.
Prep 5 minutes
Total 9 minutes
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Ingredients
 
 

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter*
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce , or tamari
  • 3 Tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons honey , or granulated sugar
  • 2 1/2 Tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger , grated
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 Tablespoons chili oil* , for mild or add more for extra heat

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together until smooth (or use a food processor).
  • Uses: Dip for Fresh Spring Rolls, crispy air fryer tofu or veggies. Dressing or sauce drizzle over Asian chicken salad, spring roll bowls, poke bowls, yum yum bowls or coating for peanut noodles.

Notes

Yield: Makes about ¾ up.
Chili Oil: Could substitute 1-2 teaspoons Sriracha, sambal oelek or chili paste.
Peanut Butter: Could substitute tahini, for nut free version.
Make Ahead Instructions: This sauce can be made ahead of time and kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat in a saucepan over medium to low heat.
Freezing Instructions: Pour in a freezer safe bag or container and store in the freezer for up to two months. Let thaw completely in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Nutrition

Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gSodium: 713mgPotassium: 256mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 0.2IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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