Homemade Hoisin Sauce
A quick, glossy, sweet-savory Asian condiment you can whisk together in 5 minutes with pantry staples—perfect for stir-fries, marinades, noodle bowls, and dipping.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter (or tahini or black bean paste)
- 1 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)
- 2 tsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced or grated
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp sriracha or chili sauce (optional, to taste)
- water, as needed to thin (about 1–2 teaspoons)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce (or tamari), peanut butter (or tahini/black bean paste), rice vinegar, honey (or maple), sesame oil, and minced garlic until smooth and glossy.
- Whisk in Chinese five spice and sriracha or chili sauce 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 consistency is desired for drizzling or marinating, whisk in water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your preferred thickness.
- Use immediately or transfer to a clean jar. Refrigerate up to 2 weeks. Stir or shake before each use if separation occurs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 45kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 410mgSugar: 3g
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