Thai Inspired Peanut Sauce With Almonds (Peanut free + GF, SF, OF)
I’m not a big peanut butter fan, but I love almond butter, so today I’m sharing my incredibly easy, Thai Inspired Peanut Sauce With Almonds recipe.
It takes less than 5 minutes to make, using ingredients that you probably have in your pantry or could easily keep and regularly use in a large number of healthy recipes. Also, it’s gluten free, soy free, peanut free, and oil free, and can be easily adjusted to your preferred amount and flavor priorities.
In the recipe below, I’ve given you a rough idea of the amounts we use to make it, but we actually usually measure by sight and not official measurements, so the video might be helpful also.
The flavorful yet simple Thai-inspired sauce that we commonly use for spring rolls, stir fries, salads, and Thai noodles.
- 1/3-1/2 Cup Almond Butter (Smooth recommended)
- 1/8 Cup Coconut Aminos
- 1/3 Tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 Tbsp Ginger Powder
- 1/2-1 Tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1/4-1/2 Tsp Cayenne Powder (Optional)
- 1-2 Tbsp Water (If needed)
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Add all ingredients
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Stir to mix all ingredients, except water, until smooth
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If too thick, add water to reach your preferred fluidity; if runny, add nut butter (roughly 1/2 tbsp at a time) and mix well until adjusted to your preferred thickness. Taste and adjust other ingredients for preferred flavor.
Recipe Video
- The sauce should last, if refrigerated, for approximately 3 days but will get thicker once refrigerated.
- This should make enough sauce for 12-15 spring rolls, depending upon the person's preference.
- This recipe is peanut free, gluten free, soy free, and oil free.
What I Usually Use
We keep this recipe as simple as possible, absent of ingredients that we avoid, minimize, or might not have in our pantry or refrigerator. It’s a go-to condiment in our home used as a spring roll dipping sauce, a dressing for some of our salads, or a Thai noodle or stir fry sauce.
As for the ingredients, I aim for the best, organic deals for the following:
- Almond butter usually purchased at either Costco or Vitacost (online),
- Coconut Aminos (soy sauce substitute) usually purchased through Azure Standard or Vitacost,
- Garlic Powder, ground Ginger, and ground Cayenne usually purchased by the pound through Azure Standard or Vitacost.
A Little About My Ingredients
And for a little information about the ingredients:
- Peanuts are a high-ranking reactive food for many people. I substitute with almonds, which is actually a stone fruit. It’s the most commonly available nut butter without an overwhelming flavor or “oilyness” that could take this sauce in a direction I don’t want to go. Almonds are generally considered a healthy fat with a low carb content and an abundance of antioxidants, monounsaturated fatty acids, fiber, and protein, as well as vitamins and minerals including riboflavin, vitamin E, calcium, iron, copper, manganese, potassium, and magnesium.
- Coconut Aminos are my usual go-to soy sauce replacement. It’s a gluten free option, non-GMO, soy free. I can usually find it at a reasonable price and enjoy the flavor it brings to a variety of dishes and even as a substitute for Worcestershire sauce in some recipes. There are practically no health risks related to coconut and an abundance of nutrient benefits that are protective and supportive of health.
- Ginger is one of my Favorite ingredients, highly beneficial and supportive, particularly in relation to digestion and digestive challenges. You don’t need much for the flavor to come through.
- Garlic is another one of my Favorite ingredients that comes with a host of health benefits including heart health and blood flow, resistance to and recovery from infections, and so much more.
Ready to Try My Thai Inspired Peanut Sauce With Almonds?
If you decide to try this easy Thai Inspired Peanut Sauce With Almonds, be sure to let me know in the comments. I’m always looking for healthy and creative meal ideas too.
And for your next Mexican (or actually Tex-Mex) meal, check out this easy red Pico de Gallo/Salsa recipe.
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