Description
This homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe is a quick and easy way to make a rich, flavorful Chinese sauce that is perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping. Combining savory soy sauce, creamy peanut butter or black bean paste, and aromatic spices, this vegan and no-cook sauce delivers a balanced mix of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors that can be tailored to your taste.
Ingredients
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Hoisin Sauce Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter or black bean paste
- 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (like sriracha)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, add the soy sauce, peanut butter or black bean paste, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, minced garlic, sesame oil, Chinese five spice powder, hot sauce, and water.
- Whisk Together: Whisk the mixture thoroughly until it is smooth and all ingredients are fully incorporated, forming a homogenous sauce.
- Adjust Flavor: Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or heat to your preference by adding more honey, brown sugar, or hot sauce if desired.
- Use or Store: Use the hoisin sauce immediately in your recipes or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep fresh for up to one week.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with black bean paste.
- If the sauce is too thick, thin it out by adding a little more water to reach your desired consistency.
