Thai Peanut Sauce

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers a similar flavor with less saturated fat.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free and offers a similar umami flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a distinct flavor.

Whisk the peanut butter, soy sauce, maple syrup, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and red pepper flakes together.

If you need it thinner, add warm water, 1 tablespoon at a time, and whisk until you reach your desired consistency.

Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as necessary. You can add more soy sauce for saltiness, maple syrup for sweetness, or lime juice for tanginess.

Once the sauce is well combined and the desired consistency has been reached, transfer it to a serving dish and garnish with roughly chopped peanuts, chopped cilantro or Thai basil, red pepper flakes, or red chili peppers if desired.

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