Lighter Peanut Sauce Recipes

EASY PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Begin by deciding if you want to use natural peanut butter, which is just crushed peanuts without any additives, or a defatted powder called PB2.
• If using PB2 powder, reconstitute according to package instructions.
• I personally usually use natural peanut butter, but this spring roll sauce is terrific either way.
• Combine all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth.
• If needed, heat mixture in the microwave for 30 seconds to allow for easier blending. If it needs to be thinned a bit, just add a little more almond milk.
• Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and wraps, over noodles, or as a salad dressing. It is perfect as a stir fry sauce as well.

5-INGREDIENT PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• To a medium mixing bowl add (starting with the amount at the lower end of the measurement range where applicable) peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos), maple syrup, lime juice, chili sauce (or chili or red pepper), and whisk to combine. Add water a little at a time until a thick but pourable sauce is achieved.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, chili garlic sauce (or red chili or red pepper) for heat, lime juice for acidity, or tamari for saltiness. If your sauce has become too thin, add more nut butter. If it's too thick, thin with more water. For a fun flavor twist, add some fresh grated ginger to taste.
• Perfect for salads, spring rolls, noodle dishes, and more! Pairings linked above. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

LIGHTER PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix powdered peanut butter with 1/4 cup water. Add sesame oil, lime juice, and fish sauce; whisk to combine. Add more water, 1 teaspoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached. Stir in sambal oelek, if desired. Sauce can be stored in an airtight container in refrigerator up to 2 days.