Quick & easy low-fat Thai peanut sauce (Vegan, No oil) * Plant Based Recipes: Easy Oil Free Vegan Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Is Thai peanut sauce bad for you? ›

Peanut sauce is so heavy on the calories and fat because of what it traditionally contains. The base is full-fat coconut milk, with full-fat peanut butter and ground peanuts added. The sauce may also contain brown sugar or honey, soy sauce and oil, which can raise its sugar and sodium contents.

Mix together peanut butter, coconut milk, water, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, ginger, and garlic in a medium serving bowl until well combined. Stir in cilantro just before serving.

First of all, substitute the peanut butter with either cashew butter (my personal first choice) or if you have tree nut allergies or sensitivities, use sunflower seed butter instead. The popular brand is Sunbutter and they have both an organic version as well as an unsweetened version.

Although commonly associated with Thai cuisine, peanut sauce actually originated in Indonesia (source). What Americans know as peanut sauce is more commonly referred to as satay sauce (or bumbu kacang) in Indonesia, because it's most often served with the popular Indonesian dish, satay (skewered, grilled meats).

Traditional Thai cuisine is quite healthy and largely based on vegetables, lean proteins, and fresh herbs and spices. Certain Thai dishes are high in refined carbs and may contain deep-fried foods, added sugar, or high amounts of salt.

Simply keep it in a cool, dark place. Generally, an unopened bottle of peanut sauce will last about a year if it's stored correctly. While it's a good idea to keep the “use by” date in mind, it's usually just fine for a few months after that date. Once the bottle is opened, you'll need to keep it in the refrigerator.

Carrots, broccoli, cucumbers, red peppers, and snow peas are just some of the vegetables that taste great when paired with Thai Peanut Sauce. Try a unique twist with your veggies and dip Summer Rolls into the rich, peanut flavor!

Thai Style Peanut Sauce blends premium roasted peanuts with traditionally brewed soy sauce, sugar, wine, honey, miso, sesame oil, and a mix of seasonings and spices.

What is a low fat substitute for peanut butter? ›

Powdered peanut butter and hummus are good peanut butter substitutes when you're trying to reduce your fat intake. Powdered peanut butter maintains flavor while significantly lowering fat, and hummus is a nutrient-dense spread.

Peanut butter has higher saturated fats, which should be taken in moderation. Almond butter, on the contrary, has more monounsaturated fats that are thought to be heart-healthy and can contribute to lowering harmful cholesterol levels. These fats are high in energy and help in the digestion of fat-soluble vitamins.

The Chinese take out version of Chicken in Satay Sauce is quite different from Malaysian, Thai and Indonesian Satay Sauce. It's less coconut-y and less peanut-y (are they real words??), doesn't have bits of crushed peanuts in the sauce, and has a stronger flavour from satay seasoning.

Tahini resembles natural peanut butter in appearance, but it's not inherently sweet like nut butters. It has the earthy, nutty flavor of sesame seeds but with a tinge of bitterness (although if it tastes unpleasant or astringent, it's past its prime).

This sauce is made using peanut butter, sauces like hot sauce, vinegar and soy sauce (tamari for gluten-free), garlic and seasoning. It can be seasoned as you like.

There are 60 calories in 2 tbsp (28 g) of Pretty Thai Thai Peanut Sauce. * The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Comment: Although this dish is moderately high in energy and fat, it should not be eaten regularly as it is high in saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. It is also low in fibre. Comment: Limit to 5 sticks of satay and omit the peanut gravy to avoid consuming too much cholesterol and saturated fat.

The main ingredients for peanut gravy are roasted ground peanuts, onions, garlic, lemon grass, belachan, salt, sugar and oil. A 29g serving of peanut gravy provides 77 calories, of which 70% comes from fat. It also contributes 138g of sodium per serving.

It's Calorie-Dense

One of the main reasons dieters avoid peanut butter is its high calorie and fat content. Peanut butter does pack a calorie punch, providing close to 200 calories per 2-tablespoon (32-gram) serving. Furthermore, over 75% of those calories come from fat ( 1 ).