This Thai peanut dipping sauce for spring rolls recipe has the perfect balance between salty, sweet, and spicy flavors! It not only goes great with fresh spring rolls, but also pairs well with egg rolls, Lumpia, Pad Thai, and more!
This easy peanut sauce is one of my favorites! I whip some up whenever I make spring rolls. I especially love the spicy kick, but it can be tamed down if you prefer your food on the mild side.
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😍 Why You'll Love This Recipe
- This peanut dipping sauce for spring rolls is super easy to make and so delicious!
- The sauce can be prepared ahead of time so you have it on hand when you want to serve it.
- Leftover sauce can be stored for up to a week in the fridge.
- The spice level can be adjusted based on your personal preference!
🛒 What You'll Need For This Recipe
🔖 Ingredients & Substitutions
- Peanut Butter: Use plain peanut butter, natural peanut butter, or low-sugar peanut butter. It's really up to you! Both creamy and crunchy peanut butter can be used in this recipe.
- Sesame Seed Oil: Sesame seed oil is a must and is non-negotiable. It adds a ton of flavor!
- Soy Sauce: I prefer to use low-sodium soy sauce, but in a pinch regular soy sauce is fine, although you may want to leave out the salt.
- Vinegar: If you don't have rice wine vinegar, substitute fresh lime juice instead.
- Crushed Red Pepper: If you prefer mild peanut sauce, you can leave out the crushed red pepper.
- Garlic: You'll need one fresh garlic clove.
*A full list of ingredients can be found in the recipe card at the bottom of the page.
🥜 How to Make This Recipe
Toast sesame seeds in a small pan, over low heat, until fragrant and golden in color.
Pour water into a small bowl, then add peanut butter and whisk until creamy.
Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
Enjoy with spring rolls, sliced veggies, mixed with pasta, or thin to make a creamy salad dressing!
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Pro Tip: Garnish with toasted peanuts before serving!
🥟 What Do You Eat With Peanut Sauce?
This peanut sauce can be served with chopped veggies, including broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, and snap peas.
Besides spring rolls, you can serve this peanut dipping sauce with grilled meats. This Jerk Chicken or this Low Carb Grilled Chicken are excellent options! Don't forget pork and grilled steak. They too long to be smothered in this creamy sauce!
Another great use for this dipping sauce is to mix it in with cooked noodles to make Pad Thai. Just cook noodles according to package instructions, then mix in the peanut dipping sauce, along with cooked shrimp. Scallions, sprouts, and other sautéed veggies would also be excellent choices. Or stir it into protein noodles, for a lower carb option.
Finally, you can use this dipping sauce as a salad dressing to go with a chopped Asian salad. Not sure how to do this? First, start with my oil and vinegar coleslaw, then add grilled chicken breast or cooked shrimp. Finally, dilute the sauce with one tablespoon of water at a time, until you reach the right consistency. Mix in with the coleslaw, top with dry-roasted peanuts and enjoy!
🤷🏻♀️ Recipe FAQs
The easiest way to dilute peanut dipping sauce is to whisk in one tablespoon of warm water at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Another option is to use milk instead of water. Although regular milk would be acceptable, you might consider adding coconut milk instead. Coconut milk is a staple in Asian cooking, so it only makes sense, don't you think?
Homemade peanut dipping sauce thickens as it sits. However, if it doesn't thicken to your preference, add more peanut butter. Another option is to mix some tapioca with boiling water to dissolve it. Then stir into the peanut sauce to thicken.
👩🏼🍳 Pro Tips
- For a creamier flavor and texture mix in ¼ cup of canned coconut milk.
- If you don't have jam, substitute 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
- For added crunch, substitute crunchy peanut butter for smooth.
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📖 Recipe
Peanut Dipping Sauce For Spring Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoon sesame seeds
- ½ cup creamy or crunchy peanut butter
- 3 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce (low sodium)
- 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon plum jam (or favorite jam)
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 clove garlic (crushed)
- ½ teaspoon ginger powder
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Toast sesame seeds in a small pan, over low heat, until fragrant and golden in color.
- Pour water into a small bowl, then add peanut butter and whisk until creamy.
- Add remaining ingredients and whisk to combine.
- Enjoy with spring rolls, sliced veggies, mixed with pasta, or thin to make a creamy salad dressing!
Notes
- Garnish with toasted peanuts before serving!
- For a creamier flavor and texture mix in ¼ cup of canned coconut milk.
- If you don't have jam, substitute 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
- For added crunch, substitute crunchy peanut butter for smooth.
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