Description
A quick and easy homemade hoisin sauce that delivers a velvety, glossy texture, perfect for glazing, dipping, or drizzling over crispy veggies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic powder, five spice, and sriracha (if using) to a small bowl.
- Whisk vigorously until smooth and glossy.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and whisk; adjust thickness by adding more water if necessary.
- Taste and tweak: adjust honey, vinegar, or sriracha to personal preference.
- Serve immediately or chill for deeper flavors.
Notes
For a thicker glaze, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch in 1 teaspoon water, stir into sauce, and heat briefly until glossy. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg