By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 2
282 cal · 5 min
Peanut Satay Sauce
Recipe GLPRec7f53b2d17d21
A rich and aromatic Southeast Asian-inspired sauce featuring creamy peanut butter balanced with the bright tang of apple cider vinegar and the savory umami of fish sauce. The coconut milk adds silky smoothness while garlic and honey round out the flavors. This versatile condiment pairs beautifully with grilled meats, vegetables, noodles, or spring rolls.
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Ingredients
⅓ cup smooth natural peanut butter
¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 garlic clove, finely grated
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt to taste
Directions
In a small bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, coconut milk, grated garlic, apple cider vinegar, fish sauce, and honey until smooth and well combined.
Taste the sauce and add kosher salt as needed to reach your desired flavor balance. Stir until fully incorporated.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately with your choice of grilled meats, fresh vegetables, noodles, or spring rolls for dipping.
Comments
This sauce checks almost every box for a Charlotte kitchen: peanut butter and honey are pantry staples, coconut milk is widely available at any major chain, and fish sauce is stocked at Harris Teeter, Food Lion, and Kroger. The five-minute time is honest—just whisk everything together. At roughly $1.50–$2.00 per serving, it's genuinely cheap, driven by the peanut butter base rather than any exotic ingredient. The only mild friction is fish sauce, which requires you to know where to look in a standard grocery store, though it's not a second trip. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for a week and work as a dip, noodle sauce, or protein topper, making this a practical, repeatable pantry move for weeknight meals.
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