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Easy Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This homemade hoisin sauce recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and umami flavors in just 10 minutes. Skip the store-bought versions filled with preservatives and create this authentic Chinese condiment with simple pantry ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Chinese, Asian
Calories: 92
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup soy sauce low-sodium works well
  • 2 tablespoons natural peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce sriracha or sambal oelek
  • ¼ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder optional but recommended

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and measuring tools.
  2. In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and peanut butter. Whisk until the peanut butter is fully incorporated.
  3. Add honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth.
  4. Stir in minced garlic, hot sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder (if using).
  5. For a smoother consistency, blend the mixture using a small food processor or immersion blender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed - add more honey for sweetness or hot sauce for heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 971mgFiber: 1g
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