Surprising and Spicy Peanut Sauce

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Slightly sweet and very spicy, this surprising sauce is nutty and delicious! Great for everything from chicken and seafood to dipping spring rolls. A favorite in our house!

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
14
Yield:
1 3/4 cup

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 tablespoons chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)

  • 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

  • 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic

  • ½ cup water

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter

  • 3 tablespoons ketchup

  • 2 teaspoons Asian (toasted) sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion, chile-garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, and garlic until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add water, peanut butter, ketchup, sesame oil, and sugar to the onion mixture; cook and stir until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

62 Calories
5g Fat
4g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 14
Calories 62
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 0%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 61mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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