Hoisin Sauce Microwave
Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and easy microwave hoisin sauce recipe that’s ready in just 7 minutes! Bursting with bold flavors, this homemade hoisin sauce combines pantry staples like soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and sesame oil, balanced with the tang of rice vinegar and a hint of spice from sriracha. The addition of aromatic five-spice powder and garlic powder brings depth, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect glossy texture—all achieved effortlessly in the microwave. Perfect as a dip, glaze, or marinade, this customizable sauce takes your stir-fries, roasted meats, and veggies to the next level. With minimal prep and no stovetop needed, this is the ultimate time-saving recipe for creating restaurant-quality flavor at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha (or chili sauce), garlic powder, and five-spice powder.
Stir the mixture until smooth and well-combined.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to make a slurry. Add it to the sauce mixture and stir thoroughly.
Microwave the mixture on high for 30 seconds, then remove and stir to ensure even heating.
Repeat microwaving in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 1-2 minutes total.
Allow the hoisin sauce to cool slightly before using. Stir once more before serving.
Use immediately as a dip, glaze, or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
430 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.7 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1837 mg | 80% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.9 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 378 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
