If you think peanut butter is just for sandwiches, Reid's Gourmet Spicy Peanut Butter is about to change your life. Made with Korean red pepper, ginger, and cayenne, it brings a bold, slow-building heat that plays beautifully with both sweet and savory dishes. Here are five ways to use it that might surprise you.
1. Thai Peanut Sauce in Under 5 Minutes
Skip the takeout. Whisk together 3 tablespoons of Reid's Spicy Peanut Butter with soy sauce, lime juice, a splash of sesame oil, and a little warm water until smooth. Drizzle it over noodles, rice bowls, grilled chicken, or use it as a dipping sauce for spring rolls. The Korean red pepper and ginger are already built in — it's practically made for this.
2. Spicy Peanut Butter Marinade for Chicken or Tofu
Mix spicy peanut butter with coconut milk, garlic, and a squeeze of lime for an incredible marinade. Let your protein soak for at least 30 minutes, then grill or bake. The result is tender, flavorful, and deeply satisfying — think chicken satay without the fuss.
3. Heat Up Your Morning Smoothie
This one surprises people. Add a tablespoon of Spicy Peanut Butter to a smoothie with banana, frozen mango, coconut milk, and a pinch of turmeric. The heat from the pepper is subtle but warming — perfect for a metabolism-boosting breakfast that actually keeps you full.
4. Spicy PB&J — The Grown-Up Version
Take your classic PB&J and swap in Reid's Spicy Peanut Butter with a good quality fig jam or pepper jelly instead of grape. The sweet-heat combination is genuinely addictive. Add it to a toasted sourdough slice and you've got a lunch worth looking forward to.
5. Stir It Into Ramen or Noodle Soup
Drop a heaping spoonful of Spicy Peanut Butter directly into a bowl of hot ramen broth and stir. It melts in instantly, adding richness, protein, and a spicy depth that transforms a simple bowl of noodles into something restaurant-worthy. Top with a soft-boiled egg, green onions, and sesame seeds.
Ready to stock your pantry?
Reid's Gourmet Spicy Peanut Butter is available at reidsgourmet.com. Once you try it, you'll wonder how you ever cooked without it.