Can I use white vinegar in the sauce instead of rice vinegar?

Although rice vinegar has a milder taste than white vinegar, it adds a more unique taste to Asian sauce recipes. However, if you can't find rice vinegar, you can replace it with white vinegar. If you are using white vinegar instead of rice vinegar, use it in diluted form. Add some tablespoons of water to white vinegar to adjust its acidic and strong flavor.

Can I use almond butter instead of almonds?

Almond butter is the next substitute for people who don’t like the crunch of almonds in sauce. A couple of tablespoons is enough for the sauce. The amount of butter depends on your personal preferences.

Easy Chopped Almonds And Asian Sauce Recipe November 6, 2025

Description

Almonds in sauce? Absolutely. Chopped almonds and Asian sauce recipe is a perfect marriage of crunchy toasted almonds and everyone’s favorite soy sauce, which has sweet and tangy flavors. Honestly, it adds so many flavors to almost every stir fry, rice bowl, or Asian-inspired dinner.

I wanted something extraordinary with nutty flavors for my comforting noodles recipe beyond the regular chili oil. Almonds or peanut butter? I was debating, and my inner voice voted for Almonds. The texture of this sauce reminds me of an almond-based condiment I once had at a restaurant in Santa Barbara that I could literally inhale like air. You are getting bored with my chatter. Let’s talk about what this sauce is.

Ingredients

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¼ cup soy sauce, low sodium
¼ cup almonds, Toasted
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
3 tablespoons water
1 small fresh red chili, diced (optional)

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Instructions

Toast the Almonds: Toast the chopped almonds in a pan on the stovetop for about 5 minutes or until light golden.
Make the Sauce: Combine soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, honey, water, and chopped red chili and stir everything together. Toss the toasted almonds in the Asian sauce, and the sauce is ready to pair with various dishes.
Blended Version: If you like it smooth and silky rather than crunchy, blend all the ingredients in a blender until they form a smooth sauce.
Store: Store the sauce in an airtight jar or bottle and drizzle it on dinner to make it extra yummy.

Notes

Thick and Smooth version: Blend the sauce if it is too runny or you want a smooth sauce. Blending for about a couple of minutes will create a rich, thick and creamy almond texture perfect for any dish.
Unique additions: For characteristic Asian sauce additions, use green onions, sesame oil, sriracha, and sesame seeds.
Sauce thickness: You can modify the consistency of the sauce by the amount of water in the sauce. I recommend you add the water in batches to adjust the sauce thickness to match your desired consistency.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dinner, Sauce
Method: No-Cook / Toss & Stir
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired