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Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe

Homemade hoisin sauce served in a small ceramic bowl.
Homemade hoisin sauce that’s quick, vegan, and full of flavor. Ready in 15 minutes and perfect for stir-fries, dipping, or glazing.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Serving Size 10

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Small bowl for mixing cornstarch with water
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Glass jar or container for storing

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp peanut butter
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1½ tbsp sugar
  • 1½ tsp sesame oil
  • ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp chili sauce
  • ½ tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp water
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Instructions

  • Add soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, garlic, chili sauce, and ¼ cup water to a small saucepan.
  • Heat over low, stirring until the sauce is smooth and bubbling gently.
  • In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to make a slurry.
  • Slowly stir the slurry into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from heat and let cool. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
39
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.4
g
3
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
336
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
39
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.3
g
1
%
Sugar
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin A
 
11
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.4
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
5
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.