This hoisin sauce recipe provides a quick way to achieve authentic flavor at home. Skip the store-bought version and make this simple hoisin sauce for your favorite Asian dishes.

⏱ Time: 10 min
👥 Servings: 12-16 (sauce)
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 8 ingredients
Sticky Sweet Hoisin Sauce Recipe - Hoisin sauce: master this incredible homemade recipe for a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dip

Sticky Sweet Hoisin Sauce Recipe

Hoisin sauce: master this incredible homemade recipe for a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for stir-fries, marinades, and dipping. So easy to make!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 45
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons Homemade Chinese Black Bean Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 prunes
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Homemade Chinese Five Spice Powder

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  2. Transfer the sauce to a non-reactive airtight container.
  3. Chill the sauce in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours, or preferably 24 hours, before using.
  4. Store the homemade hoisin sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

– For best results, use a high-speed blender to ensure a super smooth consistency, especially with the prunes. A good puree is key for that authentic hoisin texture.
– If you don’t have homemade black bean sauce, a good quality store-bought Chinese black bean sauce works perfectly. I’ve found that some brands offer a richer flavor profile than others, so experiment to find your favorite.
– The flavor of this hoisin sauce deepens significantly after chilling. Give it at least 24 hours in the refrigerator for the ingredients to meld beautifully. This patience is truly rewarded with a more complex and balanced taste.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For best results, use a high-speed blender to ensure a super smooth consistency, especially with the prunes. A good puree is key for that authentic hoisin texture.
  • If you don’t have homemade black bean sauce, a good quality store-bought Chinese black bean sauce works perfectly. I’ve found that some brands offer a richer flavor profile than others, so experiment to find your favorite.
  • The flavor of this hoisin sauce deepens significantly after chilling. Give it at least 24 hours in the refrigerator for the ingredients to meld beautifully. This patience is truly rewarded with a more complex and balanced taste.

Give this hoisin sauce a try and experience the difference homemade makes. It’s an investment in flavor that will transform your meals. Enjoy!

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