Description
Hoisin sauce brings Chinese culinary magic right into home kitchens with minimal effort. Fragrant garlic, soybean paste, and warm spices combine to create a silky, rich condiment that elevates stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) honey or molasses
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) ginger, minced
- ¼ teaspoon (1.25 ml) black pepper
Thickening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Prepare a small mixing bowl and gather all ingredients including full-fat soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, pure honey, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced fresh garlic, grated fresh ginger, and freshly ground black pepper.
- Whisk all ingredients together vigorously until the mixture transforms into a smooth, uniform consistency with no visible lumps or separations.
- For a more robust and thickened texture, create a cornstarch slurry by dissolving of cornstarch into of cool water, stirring until completely transparent.
- Pour the combined sauce mixture into a small saucepan, positioning it over medium-low heat, and gradually incorporate the cornstarch slurry while continuously stirring.
- Gently simmer the sauce for approximately 3-5 minutes, maintaining constant movement to prevent scorching and ensuring the sauce reaches a slightly thickened state without reaching a full boil.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the hoisin sauce to cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes, which will help it develop a more concentrated flavor profile.
- Transfer the cooled sauce into a clean glass jar or airtight container, sealing it securely and storing in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Before each use, give the sauce a thorough stir to reincorporate any natural separation and enjoy with various Asian-inspired dishes like stir-fries, spring rolls, or as a distinctive dipping condiment.
Notes
- Unlock a world of authentic Asian flavor with this simple, quick homemade sauce that beats store-bought versions.
- Customize the heat and sweetness by adjusting ingredients like garlic, ginger, and honey to match your taste preferences.
- Whip up this versatile sauce in less than 10 minutes, saving money and avoiding unnecessary preservatives found in commercial brands.
- Store safely in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it will maintain its robust flavor profile for up to two weeks.
- Perfect for elevating stir-fries, marinades, dipping sauces, and adding instant depth to various Asian-inspired dishes.
- Swap ingredients like peanut butter with almond butter or use maple syrup instead of honey for dietary accommodations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 45 kcal
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg