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    You are here: Home / Vietnamese food / 5 Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls

    5 Minute Peanut Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls

    Published: May 27, 2022 · Modified: Jan 27, 2023 by Kaylie This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Peanut sauce with crushed peanuts.
    peanut sauce topped with crushed peanuts.

    I’ve got the ultimate peanut sauce recipe to pair with your rice paper spring rolls. It’s creamy and balanced with a rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness, then  topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for added texture. Take your spring rolls to the next level with this delicious dip! 

    Peanut sauce topped with crush peanuts, side of spring rolls.
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    • More Vientamese recipes you’ll love
    • Peanut Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls

    Why this recipe works

    • It’s easy to make and takes just 5 minutes.
    • It’s flavorful and easy to adjust to your liking.
    • It pairs perfectly with fresh, homemade spring rolls. 
    • It tastes so much better than bottled sauces, with no added preservatives.

    Ingredients & notes

    Ingredients; hoisin sauce, peanut butter, lime, crushed peanuts, water and sugar.

    Peanut Butter – Use creamy peanut butter for best results.

    Hoisin Sauce – You can get this at your local Asian store.

    Water – Can be replaced with coconut water, or water from the boiled pork/shrimp.

    Lime – Brightens up the dip (feel free to substitute white vinegar).

    Instructions

    Spoon stirring peanut sauce.

    Add the hot water to the peanut and stir until the peanut butter melts. Add the hoisin sauce, sugar and lime juice and stir until well combined.

    Garnishing peanut sauce with crushed peanuts.

    Top with roasted crushed peanuts. 

    Pro Tips

    • It’s important to use creamy peanut butter. Using chunky peanut butter won’t mix well and the sauce will be clumpy and not creamy!
    • If you like the sauce thinner, add more water to get the desired consistency.
    • The sauce keeps well for up to two days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container.
    • Use the peanut sauce with your favorite Vietnamese spring rolls or chicken satay skewers.
    spring roll being dipped into peanut sauce.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is spring roll sauce made of?

    Depends on what sauce you like. Nuoc mam cham is a fish sauce dip made of fish sauce, water, lime, sugar, and garlic. 

    While peanut sauce is made of peanut butter, hoisin, water, lime, sugar, crushed peanuts.

    How do you make spicy peanut sauce?

    To make it spicy, you can add one of my favorites, garlic chili sauce or sriracha.

    What can you dip in peanut sauce?


    Most common are fresh Vietnamese spring rolls, tofu spring rolls, chicken satay skewers, but it is also tasty with vegetables sticks like carrots, celery, bell peppers. You can even thin out the sauce to add to soba noodles or salads.

    More Vientamese recipes you’ll love

    • Thit Kho Tau (Vietnamese Braised Pork with Eggs)
    • Instant Pot Oxtail Beef Pho (Pho Duoi Bo)
    • Bi Cuon Chay (Vietnamese Vegetarian Tofu Spring Rolls)
    • Easy Pâté Chaud (Vietnamese Meat Pies)

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    peanut sauce topped with crushed roasted peanuts.

    Peanut Dipping Sauce for Spring Rolls

    Kaylie
    5 minute ultimate peanut sauce recipe to pair with your rice paper spring rolls. It’s creamy and balanced with a rich, nutty flavor and a hint of sweetness, then  topped with crunchy roasted peanuts for added texture.
    3 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course sauce
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 272 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
    • ½ cup hoisin sauce
    • ¼ cup hot water
    • 1 teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon lime juice about ½ lime
    • crushed roasted peanuts for topping

    Instructions
     

    • Add the hot water to the peanut and stir until the peanut butter melts.
    • Add the hoisin sauce, sugar and lime juice and stir until well combined. Top with roasted crushed peanuts.

    Notes

    *Nutritional facts provided are only an estimate, accuracy is not guaranteed.
    • It’s important to use creamy peanut butter. Using chunky peanut butter won’t mix well and the sauce will be clumpy and not creamy.
    • Use the peanut sauce with your favorite Vietnamese spring rolls or chicken satay skewers.
    • If you like the sauce thinner, add more water to get the desired consistency.
    • The sauce keeps well for up to two days in the fridge, stored in an airtight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4peopleCalories: 272kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 696mgPotassium: 224mgFiber: 3gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Julienne

      June 19, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      1 star
      I enjoyed your recipe very much

      • Kaylie

        June 25, 2022 at 2:47 am

        Glad you enjoyed it!

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