Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce Recipe

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J. Kenji López-Alt
Kenji Lopez Alt
J. Kenji López-Alt
Culinary Consultant
Kenji is the former culinary director for Serious Eats and a current culinary consultant for the site. He is also a New York Times food columnist and the author of The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science.
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Updated Aug. 30, 2018
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J. Kenji Lopez-Alt

Update your fried chicken with these no-cook dipping sauces in under 7 minutes »

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Recipe Facts

Active: 5 mins
Total: 5 mins
Makes: 1 cup

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Sambal Oelek fresh crushed chili paste
  • 1/4 cup sliced scallions
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup warm water

Directions

  1. Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Serve with fried chicken.

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