Low FODMAP Classic Peanut Sauce

Total time15 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

This silky peanut sauce comes together in one saucepan, with creamy peanut butter melting into soy sauce, fresh lime juice, toasted sesame oil, and rice vinegar until everything turns glossy and smooth. Grated ginger and a pinch of red pepper flakes add warmth and a little kick, while a few tablespoons of warm water let you thin it to whatever consistency you're after — thick and clingy for dipping, or looser for drizzling over noodles and greens. Whisk it low and slow so the peanut butter melts in evenly rather than seizing up, then taste and adjust with a touch more lime for brightness or soy sauce for depth. Serve it warm over grilled chicken or vegetables, or let it cool and use it as a punchy salad dressing. It's a versatile, big-flavor sauce that works well for a low FODMAP kitchen, whether you're keeping portions in mind for dipping or drizzling.

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Ingredients

6 servings

½ cup creamy peanut butter
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3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
2 tbsp honey
Chef's tip
Use the same amount. Maple syrup is a little thinner and less sticky than honey.
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
3–5 tbsp warm water, as needed
1 tbsp sriracha (optional)
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Instructions

1
Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
2
Whisk constantly until the peanut butter melts into the other ingredients and the sauce is smooth and uniform, about 2–3 minutes.

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