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What Can I Make with Peanuts?

With peanuts, you can make Peanut sauce, Peanut chicken, Peanut tofu stir-fry, plus the other practical options below. Choose by the time, equipment, and supporting ingredients you have.

Five realistic directions

Meal ideas that genuinely fit these ingredients

01

Peanut sauce

Likely supporting ingredients: garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

02

Peanut chicken

Likely supporting ingredients: garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

03

Peanut tofu stir-fry

Likely supporting ingredients: garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

04

Peanut rice bowl

Likely supporting ingredients: garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

05

Peanut vegetable salad

Likely supporting ingredients: garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

Pantry additions

What you may still need

garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk

Meal types

Good fits

  • lunch
  • dinner
  • condiment

Substitutions

If an ingredient is missing

Cashews make a creamier sauce; sunflower-seed butter can work where a nut-free alternative is required.

A substitution can change texture, binding, leavening, taste, moisture, or cooking time.

Prep and storage

Keep the ingredients ready to use

Store shelled peanuts airtight in a cool place and refrigerate ground sauce promptly.

FAQ

Questions about cooking with Peanuts

What is the quickest thing to make with peanuts?

Peanut sauce is usually the quickest starting point. You may also need garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

Can I make Peanut sauce with only these main ingredients?

It depends on the recipe. For better flavour and the right structure, you will usually still need garlic, chilli, lime, soy sauce, vegetables or coconut milk.

What can I substitute for peanuts?

Cashews make a creamier sauce; sunflower-seed butter can work where a nut-free alternative is required.

How should I store peanuts?

Store shelled peanuts airtight in a cool place and refrigerate ground sauce promptly.

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