Thai Peanut Sauce

Name: Thai Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp brown sugar; 1 tsp red curry paste; 1/3 cup coconut milk

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Thai Peanut Sauce

Story updated September 18, 2026

Peanut sauce in Thai cooking likely reflects Southeast Asian satay traditions, where grilled skewered meats are served with a rich peanut dipping sauce, itself influenced by trade contact with peanuts introduced from the Americas centuries ago.

Ingredients

Scale:· 6 servings

1/2 cup peanut butter
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp lime juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp red curry paste
1/3 cup coconut milk

Instructions

1Whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and curry paste together.
2Whisk in coconut milk until smooth and pourable, warming gently if needed.

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