Homemade Hoisin Sauce with Peanut Butter
Elevate your favorite dishes with this quick and easy **Homemade Hoisin Sauce with Peanut Butter**—a rich, velvety sauce that blends savory, sweet, and umami flavors in just 5 minutes! Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, creamy peanut butter, and honey, this customizable recipe delivers the perfect balance of bold Asian-inspired tastes with a hint of nuttiness. Enhanced with fragrant spices like ground ginger and Chinese five-spice powder, plus a touch of optional sriracha for heat, this sauce is versatile enough for stir-fries, marinades, dipping sauces, or even as a glaze. With no cooking required and easy-to-follow steps, this homemade hoisin sauce is fresher, healthier, and a delightful alternative to store-bought options. Great for meal prep, it stays fresh in the fridge for up to a week!
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Peanut butter
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
- 0.25 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Sriracha (optional for spice)
- 1 tablespoon Water
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and peanut butter until smooth and well combined.
Step 2
Add the honey and rice vinegar to the mixture, whisking to incorporate fully.
Step 3
Stir in the sesame oil, garlic powder, ground ginger, and Chinese five-spice powder, ensuring the spices are evenly distributed.
Step 4
If you prefer a spicier sauce, add the sriracha and mix well.
Step 5
Gradually add the water while whisking to achieve your desired consistency. The sauce should be smooth and pourable.
Step 6
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. You can add more sesame oil for nuttiness, honey for sweetness, or sriracha for heat.
Step 7
Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. Stir well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (176.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 459.4 |
| Total Fat 30.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 9.9g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2350.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 30.1g | |
| Protein 13.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 43.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 439.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories