Spicy and rich, this simple peanut dipping sauce for spring rolls and noodle bowls is just what you need. You'll need just four ingredients and four minutes to whip up this simple vegan peanut sauce. No stovetop, no cooking, no fish sauce.
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There are many different versions of peanut sauce, some with hoisin sauce, fish sauce, broth, etc. This recipe requires no cooking or heating up, so it's quick to put together. It is vegan, so no fish sauce either. You'll find it very similar to the peanut sauce Whole Foods serves with their spring rolls.
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🧄 Ingredient notes
To make this easy, no cook, vegan peanut dipping sauce for spring rolls, you'll need the following ingredients:
- peanut butter
- mirin (see below for substitutes)
- soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free, coconut aminos for soy-free)
- sriracha (or chili garlic sauce)
Peanut butter
Peanut butter is the basis for this vegan peanut dipping sauce.
Some substitutions for peanut butter are:
- powdered peanut butter (like PB2 or PBFit), for a low fat, low calorie option
- almond butter (this will obviously change the flavor considerably, but is a good option for those with peanut allergies)
- sunbutter or tahini (again, this will change the flavor considerably, but is a good option for those with nut allergies)
Mirin
Mirin is a sweet Japanese cooking wine. It adds sweetness and tang to this recipe.
If you don't have the one tablespoon of mirin for this recipe, you can substitute it with 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar + 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or cane sugar.
Not sure what to buy at your local Asian market, like H-Mart or Ranch 99? Check out my vegan shopping list so you don't forget the good stuff, like Mirin!
Soy sauce
Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce for a soy-free option.
Sriracha
Sriracha is a spicy garlic hot sauce. Add extra sriracha if you want this sauce to be spicier. Or, omit/reduce for a mild sauce. If you don't have sriracha, you can use chili garlic sauce instead.
Please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post for detailed measurements and instructions.
🔪 Instructions
In a small bowl, add all ingredients and stir together with a fork or whisk. Add water until desired consistency is reached. Top with chopped peanuts as a garnish (optional).
👨👩👦👦 Serving suggestions
Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls and summer rolls!
Thin with a little water to drizzle over rice noodle bowls or salad, for a peanut dressing.
❓ FAQ
If you don't have the one tablespoon of mirin for this recipe, you can substitute it with 2 teaspoons of rice vinegar + 1 teaspoon of maple syrup or cane sugar.
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📖 Recipe
4-Ingredient Peanut Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon mirin
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha use less for mild version
- 3-4 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon chopped peanuts optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, mirin, soy sauce and sriracha. Add a tablespoon of water at a time until you reach the consistency you want. Taste and adjust seasoning and sriracha to your taste preference.¼ cup peanut butter, 1 tablespoon mirin, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sriracha, 3-4 tablespoons water
- Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top when serving.1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
Janet L Lowe says
Delicious!! Thank you!
Janet