Thai Peanut Dressing

Use this easy recipe to make Thai peanut dressing with peanut butter and other pantry items, then use it for dipping appetizers or dressing a salad.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 65 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 0.25 cup brown sugar
• 0.5 cup cold water
• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup chopped peanuts
• 0.5 cup smooth peanut butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Dissolve cornstarch in cold water.

Step 2

Whisk warm water, peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, and sesame oil together in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, then cook, whisking constantly, until sugar has dissolved, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer until thick, 1 to 2 minutes.

Step 3

Spoon sauce into a serving bowl and garnish with peanuts and mint. Serve warm.