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Easy Homemade Peanut Sauce with Coconut Milk

Easy Homemade Peanut Sauce with coconut milk is made with just a few ingredients and brings bold, nutty flavor in seconds. Perfect for dipping chicken satay or tossing with noodles—don’t be surprised if you start putting it on everything!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: coconut milk, Peanut Butter, Peanut Sauce, Satay Sauce
Servings: 24 Tablespoons
Calories: 55kcal
Author: Alisa Infanti

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsweetened peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
  • ½ cup canned coconut milk
  • ¼ cup sweet soy sauce (Kecap Manis)
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a bowl and mix until combined.

Notes

Storage:
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbsp | Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.2mg