Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce

This peanut sauce is very flavorful, with lemon, ginger, and quite a bit of heat. It’s good with satays, stir-frys, rice bowls, or good as a dip. Don’t be afraid to add more or less of the spices, just add to taste! Store in the fridge up to one week.

Step: 1

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir garlic and ginger in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add hot water, peanut butter, and lemon juice to the saucepan; stir until smooth. Stir chili sauce, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into the peanut butter mixture.

Step: 2

Reduce heat to low and cook sauce at a simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes; stir.

Per Serving: 38 calories; protein 1.2g; carbohydrates 2.8g; fat 2.7g; cholesterol 0.1mg; sodium 128.9mg.

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