Spicy Peanut Sauce

If you love all things peanut, as I do, this spicy peanut sauce is liquid gold! The warm spice from the ginger and garlic, hint of sweetness from the honey and nuttiness of peanut and sesame create a rich, tangy, creamy sauce bursting with flavor and umami. The peanut sauce is quick to prepare and makes enough for multiple uses. A little goes a long way so use in moderation. Store the extra refrigerated in a tightly sealed container and enjoy on repeat!

Ingredients

1 tsp ginger, minced
1 tsp garlic, minced
1/4 cup Tamari (Soy Sauce or low sodium soy sauce can be used as a substitute for Tamari)
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp honey
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter (Use natural peanut butter made with only peanuts and salt. Avoid those with added sugar or trans fats)

Preparation

Start combining ingredients

In a medium bowl, add the aromatics (ginger and garlic)
Add tamari, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil and honey and whisk until well blended

Add the peanut butter

Add the peanut butter 1/4 cup at a time
Slowly mix together until peanut butter starts to break down then whisk until smooth and creamy

Spicy Peanut Chicken

Enjoy!

The sauce is great as a dip for vegetables, add it to stir-fries or use as a salad dressing (if the sauce is too thick, simply whisk in a tsp of water, or more, to change the consistency).

Try this sauce stir-fried with shredded chicken and vegetables in this Spicy Peanut Chicken recipe. Yum!

Nutrition Corner

Peanut butter comes with a high calorie load however, when eaten in moderation, it is a good source of protein, healthy fats and several vitamins and minerals. A 2 tablespoon serving contains 190 calories, 16 grams total fat (13 grams of which are unsaturated), 8 grams protein, 7 grams carbohydrates and 2 grams fiber. Peanut butter is also a good source of vitamins E, B3 (niacin), B6, folate, magnesium, copper and manganese . Additionally, peanut butter is particularly rich in antioxidants. The plant sterols in peanut butter have been shown to help lower LDL cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage.

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