Thai Peanut Dressing

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Thai Peanut Dressing). This makes a great sweet and savory sauce or salad dressing like the ones served at restaurants. It makes a great dip for fresh Thai or Vietnamese spring rolls. It's easy to make and I usually have all the ingredients in my cupboard. Garnish with mint leaves and chopped peanuts if desired.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 20

Yield: 2 1/2 cups

Thai Peanut Dressing

Ingredients

2 tablespoons cornstarch

½ cup cold water

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

½ cup smooth peanut butter

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon white vinegar

2 teaspoons sesame oil

1 cup warm water

¼ cup chopped peanuts

1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

Margaritas

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cup of cold water; set aside.

Step 2

Whisk together the soy sauce peanut butter brown sugar white vinegar sesame oil and 1 cup warm water in a small saucepan over medium heat; simmer and stir until sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch mixture; simmer until the sauce is thick 1 or 2 minutes. Serve warm. Garnish with chopped peanuts and mint leaves as desired.

Nutritional Information

Thai Peanut Dressing

Servings Per Recipe:20

Calories: 64.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 4.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 2.5g

Fat: 4.6g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.9g 4%

Vitamin A Iu: 1IU

Niacin Equivalents: 1.6mg 12%

Vitamin C: 0.1mg

Folate: 8mcg 2%

Calcium: 6.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 14.6mg 5%

Potassium: 62.4mg 2%

Sodium: 151.8mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 41.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.