Gluten-Free Peanut Sauce
This easy gluten‑free peanut sauce is creamy, Thai‑inspired, and packed with savory, balanced flavor. It works as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, a quick dressing for salads or noodle bowls, and a reliable staple for meal prep. Made with simple pantry ingredients, it comes together in minutes and instantly elevates roasted vegetables, tofu, chicken, or anything you drizzle it on.
Ingredients
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter natural works best but you can use regular
- 2 tablespoons tamari GF soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2-4 teaspoons maple syrup depending on sweet preference
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger
- 1 small clove garlic or ½ teaspoon of garlic powder
- 1-2 tablespoons warm water to consistency
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger until smooth.Whisk in the peanut butter until the mixture starts to thicken and emulsify.Add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, whisking until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.Let the sauce rest for 2–3 minutes, then taste and adjust the sweetness, saltiness, or acidity as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 6.5gSaturated Fat: 1.2gSodium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
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