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Peanut sauce served with spring rolls
Rich, creamy peanut dipping sauce, perfect for summer rolls

Vietnamese Peanut Sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
An essential accompaniment to fresh spring rolls (Goi Cuon). A thick, creamy, rich-flavoured sauce combining the sweetness of peanut butter with the depth of soy or Hoisin sauce and acidity of lime. Much more exciting than plain peanut butter!
🕒 Prep Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 120 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Vietnamese

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Peanuts
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

In a bowl, mix the peanut butter with warm water until loosened and creamy.

Tip: Warm water helps emulsify the peanut butter's oil content, making the sauce smoother.
2 ✓

Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, and grated garlic. Mix until smooth.

3 ✓

Season with chilli. If too thick, add more water bit by bit. Serve sprinkled with coarsely chopped peanuts (optional).

Tip: Note that the sauce consistency will thicken upon cooling.

Recipe FAQ

It turned out too thick, what should I do?
Density varies by peanut butter brand. Feel free to add water or coconut milk until dipping consistency is reached.

Ingredients

  • 100 g creamy peanut butter (natural, unsweetened is best)
  • 30 ml soy sauce (or Hoisin sauce)
  • 20 ml rice vinegar
  • 50 ml warm water (more as needed)
  • 10 g brown sugar (or maple syrup)
  • 10 ml fresh lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic (grated)
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes or Sriracha