Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this quick and easy homemade hoisin sauce—a rich, savory-sweet condiment that comes together in just 5 minutes, no cooking required! Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, and a touch of honey or maple syrup, this recipe delivers bold, authentic flavors enhanced by fragrant sesame oil and a hint of Chinese five-spice powder. A dash of sriracha adds customizable heat, while a splash of rice vinegar balances the sweetness with tangy zest. Perfectly versatile, this hoisin sauce is ideal for stir-fries, marinades, dipping sauces, or as a mouthwatering glaze for meats and vegetables. Whisked to silky perfection with the right consistency every time, it’s an effortless way to bring a taste of your favorite Asian-inspired cuisine home. Store in the fridge for up to a week and enjoy this homemade delight whenever you please!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or other hot sauce)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the soy sauce and peanut butter. Mix well until the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
Add the honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha to the bowl. Stir until all the ingredients are evenly mixed.
Sprinkle in the garlic powder and Chinese five-spice powder. Stir to distribute the spices throughout the mixture.
If the sauce is too thick, slowly add water one tablespoon at a time, mixing thoroughly, until you reach your desired consistency.
Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or spice level to your preference by adding more honey or sriracha, if needed.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
72 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 421 mg | 18% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.4 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | |
*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.
