Our homemade satay stir-fry sauce is incredibly easy, bursting with flavour and wonderfully moreish. Perfect with noodles, chicken, tofu or simply as a dip.
This peanut satay sauce balances sweet, salty and savory notes for a rich, creamy finish. It works brilliantly as a stir-fry sauce, a marinade for kebabs, or a dipping sauce for vegetables and grilled proteins.
Versatile and quick to prepare, this recipe is ideal when you want something delicious without fuss.
Satay Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
Just a handful of straightforward ingredients delivers this tasty peanut butter sauce.
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey (hot honey can be used for a spicy kick)
- 300 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon curry powder (mild or spicy, to taste)
- Juice of 1 lime
Equipment Needed
- Chopping board and sharp knife (for the lime)
- Lemon or lime juicer
- Measuring jug and tablespoon
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Small saucepan
How To Make Satay Stir Fry Sauce
This is one of the simplest sauces to make: combine, warm and serve.
Step One – Mix the ingredients in a saucepan
- Combine the peanut butter, honey, coconut milk, soy sauce, curry powder and lime juice in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and warmed through, about 8–10 minutes. Adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce, lime or honey to taste.
How To Use Peanut Satay Sauce
This sauce is versatile—here are a few easy ways to enjoy it.
- With noodles — Toss hot cooked noodles with the sauce, add sliced spring onions and fresh coriander, and serve immediately.
- Marinate chicken or tofu — Use as a marinade for skewers, then grill or pan-fry. Serve with extra sauce for dipping and a simple green salad.
- As a dip — Serve warm or at room temperature with vegetable crudités, rice cakes or grilled prawns.
Satay Stir Fry Sauce Recipe Variations
Customize the sauce to suit your taste or what’s in your pantry.
- Spicier — Use a hot curry powder or add chopped fresh chillies or a splash of sriracha.
- Sweet and spicy — Replace honey with Thai sweet chilli sauce for a different balance of sweetness and heat.
- Thicker or thinner — Reduce or increase coconut milk to reach your preferred consistency.
Need Some Family Meal Ideas?
If you’re planning meals for the week, consider pairing this satay sauce with simple roasted or steamed vegetables, grilled chicken, or stir-fried rice and noodles to keep family dinners quick and satisfying.
Satay Sauce
Serves 4
5 minutes
8 minutes
13 minutes
A creamy, spicy and moreish satay sauce that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 300 ml coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir continuously until smooth and heated through, about 8–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lime, soy or honey if needed. Serve warm.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4
Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 242
Total Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 288mg
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 5g
Nutritional content will vary depending on the exact ingredients and measurements used; treat these values as an estimate.
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