Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe
This Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Made with peanut butter, hoisin sauce, coconut milk, and garlic, it’s the perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, and noodles. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes!
6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup peanut butter preferably creamy
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ¼ to ⅓ cup water adjust to desired consistency
- ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1¼ teaspoons roasted peanuts for garnish
Instructions
Sauté the Garlic
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for approximately 10 seconds, or until fragrant. Be cautious not to burn the garlic, as it may result in a bitter flavor.
Incorporate Hoisin Sauce and Peanut Butter
- Add the hoisin sauce to the saucepan and stir for about 10 seconds, allowing it to loosen in consistency. Then, add the peanut butter and stir until the mixture begins to combine.
Add Coconut Milk and Adjust Consistency
- Pour in the coconut milk, stirring continuously to create a smooth texture. Once the sauce begins to simmer, gradually add ¼ to ⅓ cup of water, adjusting to your preferred thickness. If a richer sauce is desired, additional coconut milk may be used instead of water.
Simmer and Season
- Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, ensuring the sauce does not boil. Stir in ¼ teaspoon of salt, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary. If desired, a small amount of soy sauce may be added for additional depth of flavor.
Serve and Garnish
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and transfer the sauce to a serving bowl. Allow it to cool slightly before use. Garnish with roasted peanuts for added texture. Serve warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, grilled meats, or noodles.
Notes
To make this Vietnamese Peanut Sauce Recipe gluten-free, follow these simple modifications:
- Use gluten-free hoisin sauce – Traditional hoisin sauce contains wheat. Opt for a certified gluten-free brand.
- Replace soy sauce with tamari – If using soy sauce for additional seasoning, substitute it with gluten-free tamari.
- Ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free – While most are naturally free of gluten, check the labels of peanut butter and coconut milk for potential cross-contamination.