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Soy sauce dipping sauce with sesame seeds and green onions for Asian dumplings on a wooden tray.

Homemade Hoisin Sauce

A thick, sweet-savory halal-friendly hoisin made from soy (or tamari), peanut butter or tahini, garlic, vinegar, and sesame oil. Ready in 5 minutes—perfect for stir-fries, marinades, lettuce wraps, and dipping. Yields about 3/4 cup.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 12 tablespoon
Calories 45 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (or tahini for nut-free)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar or white vinegar (not rice wine)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder (optional but recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce (optional)
  • water, as needed to thin

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), peanut butter (or tahini), honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and garlic until smooth and glossy.
  • Stir in Chinese five spice and sriracha if using. Taste and adjust: add more honey for sweetness, more vinegar for tang, or a pinch of five spice for warmth.
  • If a thinner sauce is desired for drizzling, whisk in water 1 teaspoon at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
  • Use immediately or transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks; shake or stir before each use.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 410mgSugar: 3g
Keyword Dipping Sauce, Gluten-Free Option, Halal, Hoisin, Homemade Hoisin Sauce, Marinade, Stir-Fry Sauce, Vegan Option
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