Peanut Lime Sauce
Savory peanut sauce in 5 minutes. Bright, creamy, and adjustable for drizzle or dip.
Timing note: 6 mins
Peanut Lime Sauce
Savory peanut sauce in 5 minutes. Bright, creamy, and adjustable for drizzle or dip.
Timing note: 6 mins
The Key Move
Add water gradually until it loosens--peanut butter needs water to turn into sauce, not paste.
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The Setup
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
The Mise en Place
5 of 6Your prep station before cooking begins
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My sauce is way too thick, more like a paste.
Ah, that happens. Peanut butter needs a little help to become a sauce. Just add a tablespoon of water at a time, whisking well after each addition. You're looking for that beautifu…
This tastes really salty, or maybe too sharp.
It's easy for the saltiness or tang to sneak up. Brands of lime and soy sauce can really vary! Try whisking in a tablespoon of water and a small spoonful of peanut butter. That sho…
Chef's Notes
Refrigerate up to 5 days. Sauce thickens—thin with water before serving.
The Method
WHISK
Prep aheadWhisk peanut butter, lime juice (3 tbsp), soy sauce (1½ tbsp), garlic (1 clove) (if using), and chili flakes (if using) until combined.
Start thick, then thin—this prevents a watery broken sauce. • Uniform paste, no streaks • Peanut-lime aroma pops
Thick paste forms evenly with no peanut lumps
THIN
Prep aheadAdd water (¼ cups) 1 tbsp at a time, whisking, until creamy and pourable.
Water unlocks peanut butter into sauce—add gradually for control. • Ribbons off a spoon without clumping • Bright, savory finish
Sauce is creamy and drizzlable
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