Easy Vegan Peanut Satay Sauce for Tasty Gluten-Free Stir Fry

Discover our vegan peanut satay sauce, a creamy, gluten-free choice that enhances any meal and adds a delightful flavor without dairy or coconut milk. It is ideal for vegans and those with other dietary requirements.

My daughter’s recipe for this vegan peanut satay sauce was born out of necessity during her university years. Faced with the dual challenge of sticking to a student budget and finding healthy, gluten-free food options that didn’t skimp on flavor, she began experimenting in her small kitchen.

With its rich and creamy texture, this sauce became a quick favorite. It was affordable and easy to make, yet versatile enough to spice up various dishes, making her meals both delicious and nutritious.

It’s super easy, so we kept this page short and to the point.

What you need to make this easy peanut satay sauce

Before you start, check all three ingredients to be sure they are gluten-free. All you need is:

• Smooth peanut butter – If you like bits of peanut in your sauce, use chunky peanut butter instead
• Sweet Thai chili sauce or our homemade version – gives it that kick
• Gluten-free soy sauce

Tips for making our peanut satay sauce recipe

• We use high-quality unsweetened peanut butter.
• Adjust the thickness of the sauce with hot water to suit different dishes. It can be thinner for drizzling or thicker for dipping.
• If you prefer a spicier kick, add more chili sauce or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes. For a sweeter taste, a bit of sugar or a teaspoon of agave syrup. Adjust the ingredients gradually to suit your flavor preference.
• This sauce can be made in bulk and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Making it in a jar with a lid is perfect for this.

Serving suggestions

This versatile sauce pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes.

• We often use it in our chicken peanut satay or tofu stir fry dinners.
• It’s a great dipping sauce for grilled chicken, tofu, or vegetable skewers.
• It can be drizzled over a warm quinoa salad or as a dressing for an Asian-inspired slaw (or try our sesame dressing).

Our peanut satay sauce recipe

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Vegan peanut satay sauce

Yield: 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Simple, flavorful vegan peanut satay sauce, perfect for dipping and drizzling.

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Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoon smooth peanut butter
• 3 Tablespoon sweet Thai chili sauce
• 2 Tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
• Hot water if needed

Instructions

1. In a bowl or glass jar (with lid), mix the peanut butter, sweet Thai chili sauce, and soy sauce.
2. Add 1 - 3 Tablespoons of hot water, as needed, to aid in the softening and mixing of the peanut butter.

Notes

• If you put the ingredients in a jar and seal it with a lid, you can shake the jar for a thorough mixing. This also makes it easier to save in the refrigerator for later use.
• If making this dish gluten-free, ensure that all ingredients are GF.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 4 Serving Size: 2 TBS
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 87Total Fat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 669mgCarbohydrates: 6gFiber: 1gSugar: 3gProtein: 4g

Nutritional information isn't always accurate and it will vary based on the specific ingredients used.

How will you use this easy vegan satay sauce?

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