Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1/4 cup warm water
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together peanut butter and warm water until smooth and creamy.
2. Add hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice, whisking to combine.
3. Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
4. Add minced garlic, minced ginger, and sriracha sauce, mixing well.
5. Whisk in sesame oil and fish sauce until fully incorporated.
6. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more sriracha for heat or brown sugar for sweetness.
7. Transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts.
8. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 1 week.