5 from 218 votes
Authentic Hoisin Sauce Recipe
This Authentic Hoisin Sauce Recipe blends dark brown sugar, Chinese black bean sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, prunes, sesame oil, and Chinese five-spice powder to create a smooth, balanced condiment. Pureed until velvety, the sauce offers a rich combination of sweet, tangy, and umami flavors with optional heat from red pepper flakes or sriracha. It's a versatile addition to stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
14
servings
Calories:
35 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- brown sugar for low sugar option, or alternative
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons Chinese black bean sauce homemade
- Chinese black bean sauce or use store-bought
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 4 prunes
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder strongly recommended, homemade
- Chinese five spice powder or use store-bought
- red pepper flakes optional for some heat, or dash of sriracha sauce; pinch
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Store in the fridge in a non-reactive airtight container. Chill overnight or preferable 24 hours before using. Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
35kcal
(2%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Sodium
89mg
(4%)
Potassium
31mg
(1%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
20IU
(0%)
Calcium
6mg
(1%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 14 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 35
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 35kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Sodium | 89mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 31mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.