Hoisin Sauce Recipe: My Easy Homemade Version!

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) dark molasses
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons (30 g) peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
• 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon (2 g) garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) five-spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon (0.5 g) white pepper (or black)
• 1/8 teaspoon (a pinch) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)