Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Homemade hoisin sauce is so easy to make, you may never buy store-bought again!

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I was forever throwing out the last half jar of Hoisin sauce because I never knew a) how long it had been in my fridge and b) how long it would keep. So I am delighted to be able to make my own when I need it.

What Makes This Recipe Special?

• You can make this using your microwave in about 10 minutes.
• If you cook Asian food regularly, you probably have all the ingredients on hand.
• It is gluten free if you use Tamari instead of regular Soy Sauce. If you are not concerned about gluten you can use either.

Ingredients

• Use Tamari sauce if you want gluten free, otherwise regular soy sauce is fine.
• Molasses- I used regular molasses often called 'fancy'. I think any kind is fine.
• Rice vinegar is a bit smoother than white vinegar but you can substitute white vinegar if you need to.

How To Make It

• Combine all the ingredients except the cornstarch and water in a heat-proof cup. Whisk it to incorporate somewhat.
• Heat the cup 1 minute on high in the microwave. Stir to smooth it out. Repeat for another minute or so until it is all blended.
• Add the water to the cornstarch and stir to make a paste.
• Add the cornstarch mixture to the Hoisin mixture and blend in. Heat a minute at a time, stirring well after each minute until it reaches the consistency you want.

How to Use It

• Use it as a dipping sauce for pot stickers or egg rollls.
• Slow Cooker Hoisin Ribs
• Bourbon Hoisin Salmon
• Billy Jean's Mahogany Ribs

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Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

5 minutes mins

Total Time: 10 minutes mins

Servings: 0.5 cup

Ingredients

• ▢ ¼ cup Tamari can sub Soy Sauce. See Noe 1
• ▢ 3 Tbsps molasses
• ▢ 2 tsps sesame oil
• ▢ 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• ▢ 2 Tbsps peanut butter
• ▢ 2 cloves garlic minced
• ▢ 2 tsps sriracha sauce
• ▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ▢ 1 tablespoon water
• ▢ 2 tsps cornstarch

Instructions

• Add water to the cornstarch and stir to a paste consistency. Set aside.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a heat-proof cup and stir to combine. Heat 1 minute at a time and stir until it is all combined. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir to combine. Heat a minute at a time on high and stir after each minute until it reaches the desired consistency.
• Sauce will keep sealed for a couple of weeks in the fridge. Alternatively you can freeze for 3 months.

Notes

1.  Tamari sauce is gluten-free. If gluten is not a concern, you can use regular soy sauce if you like.

Nutrition is per Tablespoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 361mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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