Peanut Sriracha Sauce

Sometimes, a meal needs sauce to enhance the flavor. This peanut sriracha sauce not only saves you time and food waste but also helps you save money, which is even more important with the rising cost of groceries.

Today, in this post, I’ll show you how to use the last of your peanut butter in the jar to make peanut sauce. A bonus is you don’t need any other dishes besides measuring spoons!

What exactly is sriracha sauce?

From its humble Thai origins to global fame, Sriracha’s fiery kick and unique flavor profile make it an exciting condiment. Sriracha got its name from the coastal Thai city of Si Racha, where the sauce was first introduced. 

Sriracha is crafted from a blend of red chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt. The bright red hot sauce adds a combination of heat and sweetness and gives a little kick to dishes. 

Besides being a popular condiment around the globe, Sriracha’s versatility extends to recipes for marinades, dressings, and even spicy additions to mocktails or cocktails. Want to learn more about Sriracha? Check out this  Sriracha article from NPR.

Is sriracha healthy?

Sriracha is low in calories and contains ingredients that may offer certain benefits to your health. Chili peppers, for example, has capsaicin, a phytochemical that gives the peppers their spiciness. 

Aside from providing a zesty punch to dishes, capsaicin presents several potential health benefits, ranging from fighting inflammation to boosting metabolism.

That said, sriracha is rich in added sugar and sodium, which can be problematic for heart health if consumed in excess.

The bottom line is that moderation is key to incorporating sriracha into a healthy diet. Using it sparingly can still supply that fiery flavor without overwhelming your diet with added sugar and sodium.

What you need to make Peanut Sriracha Sauce

You'll only need a few ingredients to make a spicy peanut sriracha sauce. Luckily, they are common things you might already have in your fridge and pantry, so you won’t have to buy any additional groceries.

Peanut Butter: The most important ingredient for this recipe. I like to use a nearly empty peanut butter jar to reduce waste and the cost of food to make this recipe. You need the remaining peanut butter when you scrape to get a good spoonful.

Sriracha: It's what makes the sauce spicy. It gives the recipe a chili-like flavor instead of hot, hot, hot. You don't want to leave this ingredient out. If you like it really spicy, you can add more. Or if you like it less spicy, you can add less.

Coconut Aminos: A gluten-free alternative to soy sauce, which gives this sauce an umami flavor. Caution: this has sodium and should also be used sparingly! 

Rice Wine Vinegar: Rice vinegar and rice wine vinegar are the same thing. If you don't have this on hand, you could use apple cider or white vinegar instead.

Lime: Adds acidity with a little lime to boost the flavor and create a perfectly balanced peanut sriracha sauce.

Recipe variations

There are many variations of this recipe. It's a simple sauce that can be made using pantry ingredients. If you don't have one of the ingredients,, you can likely swap it out using the tips above.

Can I make this sauce with a different nut butter?

Yes! You can use any type of nut butter to make this recipe. However, it will drastically change the flavor, so pick a nut you like, like this homemade pistachio butter.

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