How to Make Peanut Dipping Sauce

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This peanut sauce is great for spring rolls and fantastic on grilled meats and vegetables too. It's one of those recipes you're going to have to taste and adjust to your palate. Consider it a template you can tailor to your personal taste. Try it with my beef satay.

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John Mitzewich
Chef John
John Mitzewich
John Mitzewich — aka Chef John — has produced more than 1,500 cooking videos for Allrecipes. He's the actor, director, and screenwriter whose hands and voice confidently walk you through techniques.
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Updated on November 5, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • ¾ cup smooth natural peanut butter

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce

  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce

  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha, or to taste

  • 1 (5.6 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 2 teaspoons chopped red bell pepper, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons chopped peanuts, or to taste

Directions

  1. Place peanut butter into a mixing bowl. Whisk in garlic, brown sugar, fish sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil until combined, followed by lime juice and Sriracha.

  2. Bring coconut milk to a simmer in a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour hot coconut milk over peanut butter mixture and whisk until smooth.

  3. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped red pepper, cilantro, and peanuts.

    close up view of Peanut Dipping Sauce garnished with fresh herbs and nuts in a white bowl
    Chef John

Recipe Tips

If you use name-brand peanut butter, you should adjust the amount of sugar you add to the sauce.

The peanut sauce can be made ahead of time. Before using, thin with hot water if needed.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

126 Calories
10g Fat
7g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 126
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 7g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 135mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.