The Best Peanut Thai Dressing

Peanut Thai dressing is perfect for a salad, sandwich, or stir fry. Light and tangy, this Thai peanut 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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• Peanut Thai Dressing Ingredients
• Peanut Thai Dressing Ingredient Substitutions
• Vegan Dressing Recipe Variations
• How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter
• Vegan Recipe Suggestions For Thai Peanut Dressing
• Recipe FAQs
• Tips
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Peanuts mixed with fresh lime juice, a few dips of spicy sriracha, and fresh ginger root scream Thai flavors. This vegan dressing recipe 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 without including oil.

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.

Vegan Dressing 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.
• Reduce the water to make this peanut Thai dressing a dip or spread. Also, please keep in mind 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 dressing, use PBfit Peanut Butter Powder.

How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter

• Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender (peanut butter last to prevent sticking).
• Blend on high until smooth.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• The Thai peanut dressing will last 5-7 days refrigerated.
• If you want to make 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.
• Homemade peanut butter has no sugar, preservatives, or added oil.

Vegan Recipe Suggestions For Thai Peanut Dressing

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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