Homemade Authentic Hoisin Sauce Recipe
This authentic Hoisin Sauce recipe combines savory soy sauce, sweet honey, creamy peanut butter, pungent garlic, and tangy vinegar. Simmered together to meld the flavors perfectly, this versatile sauce adds a rich, sweet, and slightly tangy punch to stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: About 3/4 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, add soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, minced garlic, and rice vinegar to prepare the sauce base.
- Simmer Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently to ensure the peanut butter dissolves evenly and the ingredients fully combine, about 5-7 minutes.
- Cool Sauce: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the hoisin sauce to cool to room temperature. This helps the flavors meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Store Sauce: Transfer the cooled hoisin sauce to a clean jar or container with a lid. Store in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
Notes
- You can adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey according to taste.
- For a smoother sauce, you may blend all ingredients before simmering.
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or salt for a cleaner flavor.
- Hoisin sauce can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or condiment.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Keywords: Hoisin sauce, authentic hoisin, homemade hoisin sauce, Chinese sauce, stir-fry sauce, dipping sauce
