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My Mom's Vietnamese Peanut Sauce (5 minute recipe!)

Made in only 5 minutes, this Vietnamese peanut sauce is the perfect pairing for any Vietnamese spring rolls.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Course: Sauces & Seasonings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: Vietnamese peanut sauce, Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Becca Du

Ingredients

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Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add hoisin sauce and peanut butter. Saute for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the water and bring it up to a boil.
  • Mix corn starch with 1 tbsp of water and add to the sauce. Simmer until it thickens (1-2 minutes).
  • Pour it into a bowl and set aside to cool for 5 minutes. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools. Top with peanuts right before serving.

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Notes

  1. Corn starch substitutes. Substitute with tapioca starch.
  2. Vietnamese peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 299mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.4mg