Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
0.25 cup

peanut butter

1 tbsp

soy sauce

1 tbsp

tamari

1 tbsp

lemon juice

1 unit

garlic cloves

minced

0.25 tsp

red pepper flakes

0.25 tsp

sugar

0.25 cup

water

hot

Step 1
~2 min

Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, and hot water in a bowl.

Step 2
~2 min

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until smooth.

Step 3
~2 min

Serve immediately with noodles or rice.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.

Add a dash of sesame oil for extra flavor.

For a thinner sauce, add more water.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Moderate
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with Thai noodles

Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls

Serve over rice and vegetables

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Spring Rolls
Noodles
Rice

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Southeast Asia

Cultural Significance

Common condiment in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Party
Snack

Popularity Score

75/100

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