After the delicious Thai dinner that my friend Stephanie made me, I was on a bit of a Thai kick. Amy showed me a Spicy Peanut Sauce recipe that she had whipped up, and I knew I had to try making my own.
I played with the proportions a lot, because mine started out really thick. I also added chili paste, and skipped out on the cilantro. It still only ended up being 5-ingredients, so you know I love it.
Spicy Peanut Sauce
Makes ~1/2 cup sauce- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp red curry chili paste
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
Mix it all up, and you’re done. It really is that simple! I used mine over a bed of rice noodles and veggies, but you could pretty much use this on anything. I’m thinking it could even be used as a salad dressing, depending on what kind of salad you’re in the mood for.
I made dinner for Eric, and he’s not a big fan of peanut things, but even he enjoyed this! (I gave him the option of other sauces, and he still went with this one… so that’s good, right?) I just bought a box of rice noodles, and a bag of frozen Asian style veggies. After boiling the noodles, and stir frying the veggies in a bit of coconut oil, I just stirred it around in the frying pan.
Oh, and this whole dinner is dairy free and gluten-free, you know, if you’re into that sort of thing.
Oh HELLOOOOO Yummo!!!! I will be making this for SURE! love peanut sauce!
Yay! I really do love this stuff. I think it’s the honey/red pepper flake combo that makes me swoon. Or that there’s only 5 ingredients involved. That helps, too…
Thank you SO much for opening the world of peanut sauce to me!
Umm YUM!!!
That looks great, I love peanut sauce! I just made a peanut and lime sauce, I’ll definitely have to try adding the honey next time!
I’m stuck in a salsa/greek yogurt sauce rut, so this peanut sauce sounds like the perfect option for variety! Looks great
Yuuuum! I used to make something like this all the time and pour it on absolutely everything. I think it’s making a comeback tonight!
Oooooo this definitely sounds like my kind of thing, delicious!!
I love spicy food. I have to try it…soon…
Gr. Rianne
Peanut sauce is one of my very most favorite things. My kids love it too so it’s a dish I make often, with veggies and rice of course as well. Although I double the sauce cause it’s so good, it’s similar to your recipe.
It’s always good when you can find something the whole family enjoys!
I love making peanut sauce dishes with sriracha, it’s so yummy!! And especially on chicken and broccoli, totally a great little Chinese dish
I looooove peanut sauce. And I second the lady above me suggesting sriracha–it blended into peanut sauce is just-right-spicy-amazingness.
Yummm!! This sounds so good and easy!
OK now I am HUNGRY for Thai food…lol! That dish looks so yummy I could eat the computer screen. Another great one!!
Your peanut sauce looks great – I like to add sriracha and white wine vinegar to mine – makes it SO spicy!
ahh Siracha is a great idea! I need to buy another bottle!
Wow that last shot is making my hungry, haha! This looks great!
this peanut sauce looks fantastic girl! love super easy recipe ideas like this esp that pack tons of flavor. well done, def want to try this soon
peanut sauce looks incredible, I bet that sauce is good on just about anything
You’re 5 ingredient recipes are swooning me over here!! HELLO Gorgeous Sauce!!!
I’m rocking this one thats for sure!
xxoo
I bet that would be an amazing salad dressing, or just on steamed green veg – and I love the beautiful swirly picture of it
That looks fantastic. I like anything I can put over pasta and that fits the bill.
This looks so delicious! Going to have to try it as soon as possible.
Thank you for your comment! I’m definitely adding some peanut butter to my next smoothie
That squash looks delicious. It’s kind of a healthier take on a bread bowl. I love it. And, yes, if you had brought Chipotle into my office, I def would have bee jealous.
Oops meant to leave that on the WIAW post, but you get the idea
Ooo. That looks nice and simple!! I’ll have to give it a try.
After your comment about making your own sauce I had to find the recipe!! This one looks AWESOME! I will be trying this asap!
It’s like the easiest sauce ever! I hope you like it!
Where do you find the red curry chili paste?
You should be able to find this one at most grocery stores: http://www.thaikitchen.com/products/sauces-and-pastes/roasted-red-chili-paste.aspx
But if not, you can substitute Siracha!
Mmm I can’t wait to make this! It looks so decadent- I can’t believe there’s only 2 T. Of butter in there!