Description
A quick homemade savory hoisin sauce with sweet, salty, tangy, and mildly spicy flavors, perfect as a dipping sauce, marinade, glaze, or stir-fry sauce.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon water, plus more if needed
Instructions
- Place the soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl.
- Whisk until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the minced garlic, sriracha sauce, and Chinese five-spice powder.
- Add the water a little at a time until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
- Taste and adjust the sweetness, spice, or thickness as needed.
- Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Add 1 teaspoon grated ginger for extra warmth and freshness.
- For a sweeter sauce, add a little brown sugar or extra honey.
- For a thinner stir-fry sauce, whisk in more water.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Stir well before using, as natural separation may occur.
- Freeze in a sealed container for up to 2 months and thaw in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
