Serves 4
10 min
Nước léo (Vietnamese Peanut Sauce)
Recipe GLPRc98e03e51d2308
A rich and savory Vietnamese peanut sauce that balances the nutty depth of roasted peanuts with aromatic garlic, sweet hoisin, and spicy chile. This versatile condiment comes together in minutes and pairs beautifully with spring rolls, grilled meats, or noodle dishes. The combination of peanut butter and ground roasted peanuts creates a smooth yet textured sauce with authentic Vietnamese flavor.
Save recipes you love
Create a free Grocery List Plus account to save recipes, rate them, and add every ingredient to your grocery list in one tap.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon peanut oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon chile paste
2 tablespoon tomato paste
½ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon sugar (palm or coconut sugar preferred)
¼ cup hoisin sauce
1 Thai red chile, thinly sliced
¼ cup roasted peanuts, ground
2 tablespoon peanut butter
Directions
Heat the peanut oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Stir in the chile paste and tomato paste, combining well with the garlic and oil. Cook for another 30 seconds to bloom the flavors.
Pour in the chicken stock and add the sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar completely and combine all ingredients.
Add the hoisin sauce and stir until smooth and fully incorporated.
Reduce heat to low and add the peanut butter and ground roasted peanuts. Stir continuously until the peanut butter is fully melted and the sauce reaches a smooth consistency.
Remove from heat and stir in the thinly sliced Thai red chile. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Let cool slightly before serving.
