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Authentic Hoisin Sauce Recipe
An incredible depth of flavor, this will work magic on the dishes you add it to. Simply the best, you'll never use store-bought again!
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
- or alternative brown sugar (for low sugar option)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons Homemade Chinese Black Bean Sauce
- or use store-bought 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 (strongly recommended)
- or use store-bought five spice powder
- pinch of red pepper flakes or dash of sriracha sauce , optional for some heat
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: 14servings
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.