5 Ingredient Peanut Blender Sauce Recipes

EASY PEANUT SAUCE WITH FIVE INGREDIENTS

Steps:

• Whisk together all the ingredients in a bowl. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator until ready to use. Note: For the best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend. Before serving thin the sauce with a bit more warm water if needed. Use the peanut sauce within three to four days and store it in the refrigerator.

5-INGREDIENT CASHEW CREAM BLENDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the cashew butter, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, hot sauce and 1/3 cup warm water in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender jar once or twice with a rubber spatula. The sauce should be the consistency of thick pancake batter. If it is too thick, add more water, a tablespoon at a time, and blend until the sauce is the consistency of thick pancake batter. (Depending on your brand of cashew butter, you may need to add up to 3 tablespoons of water.)
• Transfer to a bowl. Season with salt and more hot sauce if using. The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

5-INGREDIENT PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• To a medium mixing bowl add (starting with the amount at the lower end of the measurement range where applicable) peanut butter, tamari (or soy sauce or coconut aminos), maple syrup, lime juice, chili sauce (or chili or red pepper), and whisk to combine. Add water a little at a time until a thick but pourable sauce is achieved.
• Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more maple syrup for sweetness, chili garlic sauce (or red chili or red pepper) for heat, lime juice for acidity, or tamari for saltiness. If your sauce has become too thin, add more nut butter. If it's too thick, thin with more water. For a fun flavor twist, add some fresh grated ginger to taste.
• Perfect for salads, spring rolls, noodle dishes, and more! Pairings linked above. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 1 week.

5-INGREDIENT PEANUT BLENDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the peanut butter, coconut milk, vinegar, soy sauce and curry paste in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender jar once or twice with a rubber spatula. The sauce should be the consistency of thick pancake batter. If it's too thick, add warm water a tablespoon at a time, blending to combine. (Depending on the brand of peanut butter and coconut milk, you may need to add up to 2 tablespoons of water.)
• Transfer to a bowl. The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to five days.

5-INGREDIENT CILANTRO BLENDER SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and lime juice in a blender and blend on high until very smooth, scraping down the sides of the blender jar once or twice with a rubber spatula.
• Transfer to a bowl and season with salt. The sauce can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

PEANUT SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat oil over medium heat in a medium skillet. Add onions and garlic. Cook until translucent, add chili paste, curry powder and salt. Stir to combine. Stir in peanut butter, coconut milk, vinegar, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of warm water. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens and the peanut butter dissolves.
• Add 2 tablespoons of peanuts to the sauce and then transfer it to a blender. Blend until smooth, adding 2 to 4 tablespoons of boiling water to help sauce emulsify. Transfer it to a bowl. Let sauce cool to room temperature. Before serving, garnish with the remaining peanuts. The sauce may be made a day ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Bring back to room temperature for 1 hour before serving.