Hoisin Sauce
Rich, sweet, and salty, hoisin sauce is the perfect foundation for all of your Asian-inspired dishes. This homemade variation packs so much delicious flavor, you won’t want store-bought again!
Prep: 5min
Total: 20min
Yield: 8
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 61 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 453 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 6 g, unSaturated Fat 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instruction:
- In a small saucepan over medium high heat whisk together the soy sauce, molasses, sesame oil rice vinegar, peanut butter, garlic, sriracha, and pepper.
- In a small bowl combine water and cornstarch. Whisk it into the sauce. Continue to simmer until it starts to thicken. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
How to Make Hoisin Sauce
FAQ
What is hoisin sauce made from?
Hoisin Sauce Ingredients
Hoisin is made with sugar, water, soybeans, salt, sweet potato, sesame seeds, cornstarch, garlic, wheat flour, chili pepper and spices.
What is a substitute for hoisin sauce?
9 Delicious Substitutes for Hoisin Sauce
- Bean paste.
- Garlic teriyaki.
- Garlic and prunes.
- Chili and plums.
- Barbecue molasses.
- Soy peanut butter.
- Miso and mustard.
- Ginger plum.
What is the purpose of hoisin sauce?
Hoisin sauce is a great way to add an authentic Asian flavor, thickening, and color to a stir-fry or noodle dish. It also can be used as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, spring rolls, or other appetizers.
Is hoisin sauce just soy sauce?
Even though they look identical, soy and hoisin are not the same. Besides soybeans, hoisin is formulated with garlic, sesame oil, chilies, vinegar, and some sweetener for good measure. For lovers of Korean barbecue, you’ll be pleased to know that hoisin is considered the Chinese equivalent.
