Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe: Easy, Authentic Flavor in 10 Minutes

While hoisin sauce is widely available in stores and supermarkets, making it at home is simple, quick, and lets you craft a fresher, customizable version. As a home cook with years of perfecting Asian-inspired recipes, this foolproof method delivers restaurant-quality results every time.

Ingredients for Hoisin Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 6 tbsp dark brown sugar
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp water
• 4 tsp mirin
• 1 tsp chili sauce
• ½ tsp 5-spice powder
• ½ tsp sesame oil
• 2 garlic cloves
• pinch of salt

Instructions

Crush the garlic cloves and combine all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens to a glossy consistency. Strain through a fine sieve to remove the garlic pieces. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Nutritional Values of Hoisin Sauce

• 219 calories per 100 g hoisin sauce.
• 3.3 g proteins per 100 g hoisin sauce.

This article previously appeared in Santé (April, 2018) | Image: Shutterstock