Description

This Easy Hoisin Sauce recipe is a bold, flavor-packed condiment you can whip up in minutes using everyday pantry staples. It’s sweet, salty, tangy, and slightly spicy—perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces. Homemade means no preservatives and total control over flavor and texture.

Ingredients

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons peanut butter

1 tablespoon molasses (or honey)

2 teaspoons rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional)

2 to 3 teaspoons warm water (if needed to thin)

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Instructions

1. In a medium mixing bowl, add soy sauce, peanut butter, molasses or honey, and rice vinegar.

2. Add sesame oil, garlic powder, Chinese five spice powder, and hot sauce if using.

3. Whisk thoroughly until the sauce is smooth and fully combined.

4. If the sauce is too thick, add warm water a teaspoon at a time until desired consistency is reached.

5. Transfer the sauce to an airtight jar and refrigerate. Shake or stir before each use.

Notes

Use natural peanut butter with no added sugar or salt for best flavor balance.

To make it gluten-free, use tamari or certified gluten-free soy sauce.

Stir before each use, as natural separation can occur in the fridge.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Sauce
Method: No-cook
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 40
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 2.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 4g
Fiber: 0.2g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg