Description
This homemade Hoisin Sauce recipe offers a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet Asian condiment made with simple pantry ingredients like soy sauce, molasses, peanut butter, and flavorful spices. Perfect for dipping, glazing, or stir-frying, it is easy to prepare on the stovetop and thickens to a luscious consistency.
Ingredients
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Hoisin Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 Tablespoons molasses
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 Tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, whisk together the soy sauce, molasses, sesame oil, rice vinegar, peanut butter, finely minced garlic, sriracha sauce, and ground pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Thicken the Sauce: In a small bowl, mix the water and cornstarch until smooth. Slowly whisk this mixture into the saucepan. Continue simmering the sauce, stirring frequently, until it starts to thicken and reaches a glossy, syrupy consistency.
- Cool the Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the hoisin sauce to cool down to room temperature before using. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- Use smooth peanut butter for a better texture and consistent flavor.
- You can adjust the spiciness by varying the amount of sriracha sauce according to your taste preference.
- This sauce keeps well refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- The cornstarch slurry is essential for thickening but can be omitted if you prefer a thinner sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Hoisin sauce, homemade hoisin, Asian sauce, dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, peanut butter sauce
