Name: Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 7 min
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce; 3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth); 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice; 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil; 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening); 2 teaspoons water (if using cornstarch)

Description

This Homemade Hoisin Sauce is thick, glossy, and full of complex flavor with the perfect balance of salty, sweet, tangy, and umami. It’s made in under 10 minutes with pantry staples and works beautifully as a dip, marinade, or stir-fry enhancer. Say goodbye to store-bought and hello to fresh flavor you can customize.

Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce

3 tablespoons peanut butter (smooth)

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

2 teaspoons water (if using cornstarch)

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Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce and 3 tablespoons peanut butter until smooth and combined.

2. Add 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup) and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Stir until the sauce becomes glossy and uniform.

3. Mix in 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice. Blend until spices are well incorporated.

4. Drizzle in 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil and mix well. Taste and adjust for sweetness or acidity as needed.

5. (Optional) To thicken: Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water, then pour into a small saucepan with the sauce. Heat over low-medium, stirring constantly for 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Let cool, transfer to a jar, and store in the refrigerator.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.

If you’re nut-free, sunflower seed butter or tahini are great peanut butter alternatives.

Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Thin with warm water if it thickens too much.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-Cook / Optional Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 55
Sugar: 4
Sodium: 420
Fat: 3.5
Saturated Fat: 0.5
Unsaturated Fat: 2.8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 5.2
Fiber: 0.4
Protein: 1.4
Cholesterol: 0