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Authentic Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe

This easy Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe is perfect for dipping and drizzling over spring rolls, noodles, salads and more. It comes together in less than 10 minutes with peanut butter, hoisin sauce and fresh lime juice. It’s creamy, absolutely delicious and the easiest way to bring your Asian dishes to life.
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Course: Recipes
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 186kcal
Author: Authentic Food Quest

Equipment

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Ingredients 

  • 2 cups roasted peanuts unsalted, or 2 Tbsp of peanut butter
  • 2 Tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • ⅓ cup water 80ml
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 Tbsp lime juice
  • 1 ginger root fresh, 1-inch/2.5cm
  • 1 tsp sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp sesame oil optional
  • 1 tsp sugar optional
  • 1 red chili pepper minced, or 1 tsp chili paste

Instructions

  • If you are using fresh peanuts, place in a coffee grinder, without the skin and grind for 3 minutes. If not, scoop out two tablespoons of creamy peanut butter and place in a mixing bowl
  • Add hoisin sauce, water, lime juice and cut up fresh chili or chili paste
  • Mix by hand or with a hand blender until smooth
  • Lastly, peel the ginger root and grate some into the bowl. Stir one more time and your sauce is ready
  • Add crushed peanuts
  • Add sesame seeds for garnish, if desired
  • Serve immediately with spring rolls or as a dipping sauce to accompany your favorite dish

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 44IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
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