Hoisin Sauce Microwave

Elevate your culinary creations with this quick and easy microwave hoisin sauce recipe that’s ready in just 7 minutes! Bursting with bold flavors, this homemade hoisin sauce combines pantry staples like soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, and sesame oil, balanced with the tang of rice vinegar and a hint of spice from sriracha. The addition of aromatic five-spice powder and garlic powder brings depth, while a simple cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect glossy texture—all achieved effortlessly in the microwave. Perfect as a dip, glaze, or marinade, this customizable sauce takes your stir-fries, roasted meats, and veggies to the next level. With minimal prep and no stovetop needed, this is the ultimate time-saving recipe for creating restaurant-quality flavor at home!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:2 mins

Total Time:7 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Sriracha or chili sauce
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine soy sauce, peanut butter, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sriracha (or chili sauce), garlic powder, and five-spice powder.

Step 2

Stir the mixture until smooth and well-combined.

Step 3

In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to make a slurry. Add it to the sauce mixture and stir thoroughly.

Step 4

Microwave the mixture on high for 30 seconds, then remove and stir to ensure even heating.

Step 5

Repeat microwaving in 15-20 second intervals, stirring in between, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. This should take about 1-2 minutes total.

Step 6

Allow the hoisin sauce to cool slightly before using. Stir once more before serving.

Step 7

Use immediately as a dip, glaze, or marinade, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(169.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	429.8

Total Fat 30.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1837.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 32.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 21.8g
Protein 11.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.6mg	0%
Iron 1.6mg	0%
Potassium 377.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 61.0%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 28.5%