HOISIN SAUCE RECIPE

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Craving the rich, savoury goodness of hoisin sauce but want to keep it healthy? Look no further – this easy homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe will elevate your dishes with all the delicious flavours you love, without the extra sugar and sodium.

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Total Time 10

Servings Cups

Ingredients

4 tbsp Low-Sodium Soy Sauce or Tamari
2 tbsp Natural Peanut Butter or Almond Butter
1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup
2 tsp Rice Vinegar
2 tsp Sesame Oil
1 tsp Sriracha (or other hot sauce) adjust to taste
1 small Garlic Clove minced
¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
¼ tsp Chinese Five-Spice Powder
½ tsp Cornstarch optional, for thickening
1 tbsp Water optional, for consistency adjustment

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha, minced garlic, black pepper, and Chinese five-spice powder until smooth and well combined. Alternatively (which I recommend), use a food processor or a blender if you have one.
Adjust thickness (optional). If you prefer a thicker sauce, dissolve the cornstarch in 1 tablespoon of water and add to the mixture. Whisk thoroughly.
Heat the sauce (optional). For a smoother and thicker texture, you can heat the sauce. Transfer the mixture to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes. If it gets too thick, you can add a bit more water to achieve the right consistency.
Let the sauce cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

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