Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce Recipe

Name: Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup sesame oil; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons grated gingerroot; 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce or 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (lemon at a pinch - use a little less); 3/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 lb noodles, of your choice; finely chopped scallion; chopped roasted unsalted peanuts

Servings: persons

1 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup sesame oil
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons grated gingerroot
1 1/2 teaspoons Asian chili sauce or 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (lemon at a pinch - use a little less)
3/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb noodles, of your choice
finely chopped scallion
chopped roasted unsalted peanuts

1
Blend all ingredients in blender until smooth.
2
Transfer to a jar with a tight-fitting lid (keeps 1 week, chilled; or distribute among 3 small containers and freeze what you don't want to use within a week).
3
To use: Boil 1 lb Asian noodles or spaghetti until al dente.
4
Toss with 3/4 cup of sauce (or more to taste), finely chopped scallions and chopped peanuts.
5
Note: In the winter, I eat these noodles hot.
6
In summer I rinse under cold water, cool and drain and serve them as a spicy noodle salad, often adding shredded bok choy, carrots, snowpeas, lots more of the peanut sauce, etc.

936

kcal

Calories

Fat

101

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 1/4 cup sesame oil, 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spicy Szechuan Peanut Sauce

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