The Best Thai Peanut Sauce
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The Best Thai Peanut Sauce

Best Thai peanut sauce uses peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger, and garlic for an easy, flavorful, no-cook dipping sauce.

16 servings · 44g/servingPrep: 15 minTotal: 15 minAsianOriginal recipe ↗

Ingredients

  • Peanut butter390g
  • Coconut milk120g≈ 1/2 cup
  • Water45g≈ 0.75 × 1/4 cup
  • Lime juice, raw45g≈ 1 lime yield
  • Soy Sauce54g≈ 0.75 × 1/4 cup
  • Fish Sauce18g≈ 1 tablespoon
  • Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA15g
  • Ginger root, raw6g≈ 1 tablespoon grated
  • Garlic, raw9g≈ 3 cloves
  • Cilantro4g≈ 1/4 cup chopped

Estimated Cost

  • Peanut butter (390g)—
  • Coconut milk (120g)$0.94
  • Water (45g)—
  • Lime juice, raw (45g)$0.18
  • Soy Sauce (54g)$0.57
  • Fish Sauce (18g)$0.75
  • Sauce, hot chile, sriracha, TUONG OT SRIRACHA (15g)—
  • Ginger root, raw (6g)—
  • Garlic, raw (9g)$0.24
  • Cilantro (4g)$0.20
Total (16 servings)$2.87(~$0.18/serving)

* Cost estimate based on 6 of 10 ingredients.

Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a medium bowl.

  2. 2

    2. Whisk until smooth and fully blended.

  3. 3

    3. Fold in cilantro just before serving.

Nutrition per serving

Based on 16 servings · USDA data

Calories161
Protein6g
Carbs6g
Fat12g
Fiber2g
Sodium366mg

Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.

Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.

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