Peanut Thai Dressing

Peanut Thai dressing is perfect for a salad, sandwich, or stir fry. Light and tangy, this peanut Thai dressing recipe can be made low-fat with a secret ingredient.

When I make an Asian salad or my grilled Asian sesame tofu with vegetable slaw, I always make my peanut Thai dressing recipe. Peanut Thai dressing goes well with vegan stir fry or vegan Thai veggie noodle bowl. This peanut dressing, without a doubt, is simply irresistible.

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Peanuts mixed with fresh lime juice, a few dips of spicy sriracha, and fresh ginger root scream Thai flavors.  Peanut Thai dressing is perfect for salads and stir-fries, and I even add it to my baked potato or as a sauce inside a sandwich. 

Peanut Thai Dressing Ingredients

• Homemade Peanut Butter: Homemade peanut butter is made with peanuts pulsed in the food processor until it becomes peanut butter.
• Lime Juice: The lime juice gives the dressing a fresh citrus flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar adds acidity as well as sweetness.
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: I used low-sodium soy sauce because the peanut butter has sodium in it already.
• Pure Maple Syrup: Maple syrup is a natural way to add sweetness without adding sugar.
• Fresh Ginger Root: Fresh ginger root is savory, spicy, and sweet, and while ground ginger retains some of that pepper spice and sweetness, its flavor is much milder. If you seek out high-quality ground ginger, you might find the flavor more intense and reminiscent of fresh flavor.
• Red Pepper Flakes (Optional): Red pepper flakes add a little sass to the sauce. However, if you don't like spicy, skip it.
• Water: The water thins the dressing.

Peanut Thai Dressing Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of peanut butter, use almond butter (or peanut butter of choice) or 4 Tablespoons PBfit Peanut Butter Powder.
• Or, choose any creamy peanut butter brand you enjoy.
• If using jarred peanut butter with added sugar, do not use maple syrup; the peanut sauce will be too sweet.
• Try bottled lime juice if you don't have fresh limes available.
• Champagne vinegar is often used instead of rice vinegar.
• Use Tamari or liquid aminos instead of low-sodium soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
• A pinch of cayenne pepper substitutes red pepper flakes in this peanut sauce recipe.

Recipe Variations

• If the dressing feels too thick, thin it with water until you reach your preferred consistency.
• To add a spicier kick to the Thai peanut dressing, add more red chili flakes to taste.
• To make this peanut Thai dressing a dip or spread, reduce the amount of water. Also, be aware, it thickens in the refrigerator. 
• Use all-natural peanut butter with no added sugar for a healthy Thai dressing. 
• And, if you want a lower-fat peanut Thai dressing, use PBfit Peanut Butter Powder.

How to Make Peanut Thai Dressing

With just a few simple pantry items, you can make this easy dressing all in a high-speed blender.

If you are interested in making your own homemade peanut butter, all you need is salted peanuts and a food processor.

Believe it or not, all you have to do is put the peanuts, and only the peanuts, in the food processor on high until smooth. When you make your peanut butter at home, it has no sugar, preservatives, or added oil.

But remember to refrigerate homemade peanut butter to keep it fresh. 

To make the dressing, put all the ingredients in the blender, and blend until smooth. As a result, it will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator if it lasts that long 🙂 

Recipe Suggestions

First, I love peanut dressing on Asian Chopped Salad.

Another great idea is as a sauce for Zoodle Pad Thai Recipe.

In addition, I love this dressing on Vegan Stir Fry.

Recipe FAQs

Tips

• Skip the maple syrup in the ingredients when using jarred peanut butter with sugar.
• Add jarred peanut butter last, so it doesn't stick in the bottom of the blender.
• Choose almond or cashew butter instead of peanuts.
• For a gluten-free option, use tamari or liquid aminos.

Try yummy peanut Thai dressing on a salad, bowl, or sandwich, or use it as a dip!

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