Gluten-Free Homemade Satay Sauce

Elevate your meals with this irresistible Gluten-Free Homemade Satay Sauce, a creamy, nutty, and flavor-packed dipping sauce that's perfect for everyone at the table. Made with smooth peanut butter, rich coconut milk, and a medley of bold seasonings like tamari, red curry paste, and freshly grated ginger, this sauce is a gluten-free twist on a beloved classic. Ready in just 15 minutes, it strikes the perfect balance of savory, sweet, tangy, and spicy with a hint of lime and chili flakes. Whether you're using it as a dipping sauce for skewers, a marinade for grilled meats, or a bold drizzle over roasted veggies, this recipe delivers versatility and unbeatable taste. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts for an extra crunch and pair it with your favorite dishes for a restaurant-quality experience at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 cup Smooth peanut butter
• 0.75 cup Coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon Red curry paste
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce (ensure it's gluten-free)
• 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
• 0.25 cup Water
• 2 tablespoons Chopped roasted peanuts (optional garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat, combine the coconut milk and smooth peanut butter. Stir gently until the mixture is smooth and well combined.

Step 2

Add tamari, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, red curry paste, fish sauce, and chili flakes to the saucepan.

Step 3

Continue to stir the mixture over medium heat until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce is heated through.

Step 4

Gradually add water, stirring constantly, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water.

Step 5

Once the sauce is smooth and heated through, remove it from the heat.

Step 6

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more lime juice or chili flakes according to your taste preferences.

Step 7

Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and garnish with chopped roasted peanuts if desired.

Step 8

Serve warm as a dipping sauce for skewers, grilled meats, or vegetables, or use as a marinade.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	540.4 grams (540.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1066

Total Fat 69.40g	89%
Saturated Fat 11.50g	57%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4211mg	183%
Total Carbohydrate 77.50g	28%
Dietary Fiber 10.40g	37%
Total Sugars 40.70g
Protein 39.20g	78%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 5mg	26%
Potassium 565mg	12%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.2%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 28.4%