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Kid-Friendly Peanut Sauce

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson

The simplest, easiest, kid-approved peanut sauce for dipping or drizzling.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    10 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 cups

Ingredients

1 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend peanut butter, vinegar, soy, sesame oil, honey, and 3/4 cup warm water in a blender until smooth. Add salt to taste, if desired.

  2. Do Ahead

    Step 2

    Sauce can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

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