Description
Vietnamese peanut sauce is a creamy, savory-sweet condiment made with peanut butter, hoisin, and garlic. It’s smooth, flavorful, and perfect for dipping fresh spring rolls or drizzling over noodles and grilled dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup water or coconut milk
- 1–2 tsp chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, and brown sugar.
- Place over medium-low heat and stir constantly until the mixture is smooth and warmed through.
- Add the rice vinegar or lime juice and stir to combine.
- Gradually whisk in water or coconut milk until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes if using.
- Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more sweetness, saltiness, or acidity as needed.
- Remove from heat and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
Coconut milk makes the sauce richer and creamier.The sauce thickens as it cools; add liquid to thin if needed.Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.Great for dipping spring rolls or drizzling over noodles.Crunchy peanut butter can be used for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
