Hoisin Sauce

Name: Hoisin Sauce
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 16 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 150g Fermented Sweet Bean Paste, tianmianjiang; 60g Dark Brown Sugar; 80ml Water; 30ml Rice Vinegar; 2 cloves of Garlic, finely grated; 1 tbsp Toasted Sesame Oil; 1 tsp Chinese Five-Spice Powder; 1/2 tsp Chili Flakes; 1/4 tsp Salt, fine

This glossy, savory-sweet hoisin sauce is a versatile condiment with deep umami from fermented beans, bright tang from rice vinegar, and a warming hint of five-spice and chili. It’s perfect for glazing meats, dressing noodles, or as a dipping sauce, and comes together quickly on the stovetop. Make a batch to keep in the fridge for an instant flavor boost to many dishes.

This glossy, savory-sweet hoisin sauce is a versatile condiment with deep umami from fermented beans, bright tang from rice vinega... Show more

Traditional Chinese Recipe

Health Grade

E · Indulgent

Rating

4.2

Time

10 min

Price

0,11 €

Calories

42 kcal

vegan

budget

low calorie

quick

easy

meal prep

Method

Grate the garlic

Peel Garlic and finely grate it into a small mound until it looks almost like a paste. Scrape up any juices and set the garlic aside.

Simmer the sauce

In a small saucepan, whisk together Fermented Sweet Bean Paste, Dark Brown Sugar, Water, Rice Vinegar, the grated garlic, Toasted Sesame Oil, Chinese Five-Spice Powder, Chili Flakes, and Salt (fine) until the mixture loosens and looks fairly smooth. Set the pan over medium-low heat and stir often as it comes to a gentle simmer, then cook for 5 minutes until the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon. If it starts to catch on the bottom, lower the heat and keep stirring.

Cool and jar

Scrape the sauce into a clean jar or airtight container and let it cool before sealing. It will thicken a little more as it cools, so give it a quick stir before using if needed.