Hoisin Sauce Recipe
Creating your own hoisin sauce at home is more than just a cost-effective alternative to store-bought options; it's an opportunity to personalise flavours and textures to suit your unique palate.
Ingredients
- Soy sauce
- Rice vinegar
- Peanut butter or soybean paste
- Minced garlic
- Sweeteners such as honey or sugar substitutes
- Chinese Five Spice Powder
- Sriracha
- Cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, peanut butter or soybean paste, minced garlic, sweeteners, Chinese Five Spice Powder, and sriracha in a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir well to ensure all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and warm over medium heat, stirring continuously until smooth and aromatic.
- In a small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in cold water.
- Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
- Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.