This miso peanut sauce is a quick and easy way to add bold, savory flavor to your meals. Made with peanut butter, miso, and a few simple ingredients, it’s creamy, slightly sweet, and perfectly balanced with a hint of tang and spice.
Ready in just 5 minutes, this vegan sauce is perfect for drizzling over bowls, tossing with noodles, or using as a dip for veggies and spring rolls.
This easy miso peanut sauce recipe is perfect for meal prep and comes together with just a handful of ingredients.
Here’s why this miso peanut sauce is a go-to in my kitchen:
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- Ready in 5 minutes (no cooking required)
- Creamy, savory, sweet, and slightly tangy
- Made with simple pantry ingredients
- Perfect for bowls, noodles, tofu, and veggies
- Vegan and easily gluten-free
Watch how to make this miso peanut sauce in under a minute:
How to make Miso Peanut Sauce:
- Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency with water as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Tips and Variations:
- Too thick? Add water, 1 teaspoon at a time.
- Too thin? Add more peanut butter.
- Make it spicy: Add sriracha or chili flakes.
- Gluten-free option: Use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Fresh ginger works too: Finely grated if you don’t have paste.
Ways to use miso peanut sauce:
- Drizzle over rice or grain bowls
- Toss with noodles or stir-fries
- Serve with crispy tofu or tempeh
- Use as a dip for spring rolls or veggies
- Add to salads or slaws for extra flavor
- Try it in this Miso-Peanut Coleslaw recipe.
Yes! This sauce comes together easily with just a whisk.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5–7 days.
Not recommended, as the texture may change.
If you make this Miso Peanut Sauce, please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, and tag your photo with #veggie__chick on Instagram. I just love to see my recipes being made in YOUR kitchen!
Miso Peanut Sauce
Pin RateIngredients
- 1 tablespoon miso paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 tablespoons sweet red chile sauce
- 1/4 cup natural unsalted peanut butter
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust consistency with water if needed.
- Serve or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- *This recipe makes about 3/4 cup total, or 4 (3 tablespoon) servings. *I added black sesame seeds to the photo to make it look pretty but this step is not necessary.
- This sauce stores well in the fridge and can be made ahead for meal prep.
Anita says
Do you think this be made with fresh peanuts in a high power blender-maybe use 1/2 to 3/4 cup peanuts and add rest ingredients as stated in recipe?
Christin says
Hi Anita, yes I think that would probably work. You might need to add a bit more oil. Let me know how it works out! =)
Anita says
I ended up making the recipe as written with peanut butter and it came out great! To go over tofu bowl and noodles. I may experiment with the fresh peanuts soon too.
Christin says
So glad you loved it! Thanks Anita. =)
richard says
delicious and versatile! love it on stir fry!
Christin Russman says
Thank you Richard! =) Glad you love it.
Bron says
This is literally the best sauce I’ve ever eaten omg 😍
Christin Russman says
Ha thanks! It’s one of my favorites! =) Glad you love it.
AY says
whereas this combination is not present in Asian cuisine, it does seem like it would be a delish combination. thnx & also, to all guinea pigs : )
christie seay says
Dipping carrots in it now. so yummy. i think it will be very versatile – noodles, rice, fried tofu.
Christin Russman says
Thanks Christie! I agree, it goes with everything! =)
Becky L. says
We had some miso paste to use up and wanted a homemade peanut sauce to add to our stir-fry….this was perfect and very easy to whip up on a weeknight. So much better than the bottled stuff (which often contains questionable ingredients)! This will go in our recipe file for the future.
Christin Russman says
Thanks so much Becky! Glad it was easy to put together. So glad you enjoyed it! =)
John Rieschick says
Five Stars!! Our kindergarten teacher prepares a monthly meal for those celebrating birthdays at our school and she added your recipe to wraps! Delicious and thank you!!
John
Christin Russman says
Yay thanks John! That’s so nice of you to let me know. I’m so glad it was a hit! =)
Mary says
Thank you, Christin. I’ve been searching for a delicious miso peanut sauce for ramen noodle salads and now I found one!
Christin Russman says
Yay, so glad you love it Mary. It’s definitely one of my favorite sauces! =)
Nicky says
Much better than the bottled sauce. I made a second batch with 1 teaspoon of honey, and it was delicious too. A bit more “sweet and sour”. Ill definitely make it again, with and without honey, depending on what it will accompany.
Christin Russman says
Awesome, thanks Nicky! =)
Mary says
Delicious! Thank you, I’ve finally found the perfect miso peanut sauce recipe to go with my ramen noodle salad!
Bob Madden says
great sauce for wraps
Christin Russman says
Thanks Bob! This is one of my all-time faves. =)