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Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe

This Homemade Hoisin Sauce is an easy way to make a version of the classic Chinese condiment! Use as a dipping sauce or add to stir fry's!
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Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: hoisin sauce
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 566kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • 2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • 1 teaspoon hot chile sauce such as Sriracha
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, molasses, peanut butter, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, Sriracha and black pepper. Stir together over low heat until combined and peanut butter has melted.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch, slowly pour it into the saucepan and whisk until the sauce turns glossy and thickens.
  • Remove from the heat and allow to cool before using.
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Nutrition

Calories: 566kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 3515mg | Potassium: 1493mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 64g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 6mg