How to Make Homemade Hoisin Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you love Chinese food, you're probably familiar with hoisin sauce. This sweet and savory condiment is a staple in many Asian dishes, adding depth and flavor to stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces. While it's easy to pick up a bottle at the store, there's something special about making your own homemade hoisin sauce. Not only can you customize the flavors to suit your taste, but you'll also know exactly what's going into it.

Making hoisin sauce at home is easier than you might...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1/2 cup

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk soy sauce, peanut butter, brown sugar, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, hot sauce, garlic, and pepper together in a large bowl until well combined.
  • Nutrition

    92 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 971mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 7g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 98mg