Almond Sauce Recipe
Thai-inspired Almond Sauce Recipe marries savory, sweet, and spicy sensations with a refreshing touch of lime and ginger. This quick and easy recipe will elevate any meal.
Servings: 5
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup almond butter or other nut or seed butter
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or to taste
- 2 tablespoons lime juice or rice vinegar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger or ¼ teaspoon fresh grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari or coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons warm water more if needed
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine almond butter and 2 tablespoons of warm water.
- Whisk until the water is fully integrated with the almond butter.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the sauce.
- Whisk thoroughly until fully combined. If necessary, add an extra 2 tablespoons of warm water to achieve a smooth, pourable consistency. Adjust thickness by adding water in 1-teaspoon increments if still too thick.
Notes
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Yield: about ⅔ cup
Serving Size: about 2 tablespoons
Storage: Store homemade almond sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 days.
Reheating: Almond sauce is ready to use directly from the fridge, but if it thickens, simply stir in a splash of warm water before serving. Alternatively, heat the sauce in short intervals in the microwave, stirring in between, until it reaches your desired temperature.
Make it Nut-Free: Use sunflower butter instead of almond butter to keep this recipe nut-free.
Nutrition
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 224mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg