Quick, Easy and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Submitted by Aioli_Queen

"This recipe is based on one in Deborah Madisons "Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone" and I use it nearly weekly. It's simple and easy. It has a nice balance of tangy and peanutty and is delicious on steamed broccoli, raw red bell pepper, pan seared tofu and soba noodles. Please enjoy:-)"

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 3 tablespoons natural unsalted creamy peanut butter (non-hydrogenated)
• 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons tamari
• 1 teaspoon dark brown sugar
• 1 small garlic clove, minced
• 1 tablespoon sriracha chili sauce (to taste)
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

directions

1. In a medium sized bowl mix all ingredients except the cilantro. Check for seasoning and adjust chili sauce to your taste.
2. You may need to add a little more water depending on how thick you like your sauce.
3. Add cilantro and enjoy over your favorite veggies, cold noodles, or anything really:-).

Reviews

[Cooking with Culture]

Really great & EASY peanut sauce!! I used apple vinegar instead of rice & it worked great. Thanks so much!! :) I'll definitely make this one again!

 

[Roxygirl in Colorado]

I was looking for a quick peanut sauce to go with Recipe #128935 and this fit the bill The cilantro adds a nice flavor Also, this was excellent on steamed broccoli! Thanks Aioli, for posting- Roxygirl

 

[958856]

Sooo good and EASY! I always seem to mess up the ones I have to cook! I used this over rice noodles, and used a bit of the cooking liquid instead of regular water, because I was afraid the natural peanut butter I used wouldn't combine properly. It worked just fine. Thanks!

 

[pavut]

This was my first ever peanut sauce, and it was quite good, maybe even addictive! The first time, I just followed the recipe. The second time, I omitted the sugar and increased the soy sauce. Also, my chili sauce wasn't very hot, so I added crushed red pepper. This is a keeper, thanks!

 

[zaar junkie]

I thought this was really quick and easy to make. I made a double batch of this recipe although I did not have any cilantro. I thought the sauce was a little runny so I added some cornstarch and heated it until thick. This is a really great basic recipe that can be adapted. Next time I might try apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar. I will definitely be making this recipe again. Thank you for posting it!