How to make Homemade Hoisin Sauce
What is Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin sauce is a thick sauce that gives dishes a pleasant and savory umami taste. Hoisin sauce is a staple in Chinese cooking and can be used in marinades, to glaze meats, add savor to stir fries, and is perfect for dipping sauces (hoisin is the dip of choice for Peking duck).
Fun fact: The word Hoisin means seafood in Chinese, although hoisin sauce does not contain any seafood ingredients. Hoisin sauce got its name from its popular use as an accompaniment to seafood dishes.
What is Hoisin sauce made of? Hoisin sauce is usually made of soybeans, fennel, red chili peppers, garlic, and some variations add vinegar and Chinese five-spice powder. Make your own hoisin sauce with this homemade hoisin sauce recipe here.
Recipe for Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Combine the following (whisk by hand, or blend):
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp dark brown sugar OR 1 Tbsp honey OR 1 Tbsp molasses
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 garlic clove, minced
A pinch of black pepper
A pinch of Chinese 5-spice powder
Optional – a dab of hot sauce, siracha or crushed red chili if you want more kick to the sauce
Try this homemade hoisin sauce out in chicken fried rice! Check out my quick and easy recipe for Chicken Fried Rice recipe with Char Siu sauce.
