Name: Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 slice ginger (cut across the grain, about the size of a quarter. (No need to peel)); 2 clove garlic; 0.5 cup orange juice ((roughly 1 large orange)); 0.33 cup lime juice ((2 limes)); 0.25 cup soy sauce (or Gluten-free Braggs Liquid Amino Acids (Note: Tamari will turn this unpleasantly dark)); 0.33 cup maple syrup ((or vegan honey alternative, palm sugar or agave,)more to taste); 0.33 cup toasted sesame oil ((6 tablespoons)); 0.5 cup peanut butter ((chunky or smooth, or sub almond butter!)); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional: 1-2 teaspoons (or a squirt of sriracha sauce))

Thai Peanut Sauce

This bright and refreshing peanut sauce is perfect for dipping spring rolls, dressing noodles, or drizzling over Buddha bowls. Its unique touch of fresh orange juice elevates the flavor, making it incredibly craveable. This healthy and vegan-adaptable sauce comes together quickly and can be stored in the fridge or frozen for later use.

Instructions

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1

Place all ingredients in a blender: ginger (6 slice), garlic (2 clove), orange juice (0.5 cup), lime juice (0.33 cup), soy sauce (0.25 cup), maple syrup (0.33 cup), toasted sesame oil (0.33 cup), peanut butter (0.5 cup), and salt (1 teaspoon). Blend until smooth.
2

Taste and adjust sweetness, salt, and cayenne pepper (1 teaspoon) (or a squirt of sriracha sauce) to your liking. Note: Unripe limes can make this too tart; add more sweetness if needed for balance.
3

Use this versatile sauce on salads or as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and satays.