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Thai Peanut Dressing Recipe

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This Thai Peanut Dressing is a flavorful, creamy blend of peanut butter, honey, and savory rice vinegar, perfect for salads, dipping sauces, or drizzling over grilled vegetables. It combines the sweetness of honey with the tang of rice vinegar and a hint of heat from cayenne pepper, creating a versatile dressing that can elevate many dishes.

Ingredients

Thai Peanut Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add peanut butter, honey, olive oil, water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using) into a small, high-powered blender.
  2. Blend Until Smooth: Blend all ingredients thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
  3. Chill and Meld Flavors: Transfer the dressing to a container and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and deepen before serving.

Notes

  • Adjust the cayenne pepper according to your heat preference or omit it for a milder dressing.
  • Use reduced-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and keep the dressing balanced.
  • This dressing can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Stir well before each use if the ingredients separate.