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Hoisin Peanut Sauce
This hoisin peanut dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Vietnamese rice paper rolls, spring rolls, dumplings and more. The combination of hoisin and peanut butter packs an umami-rich flavour punch making this Vietnamese peanut sauce a sure crowd-pleaser!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 76 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian , Vietnamese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce , or fish sauce for extra umami
- ¼ cup water , or more as needed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Place the cooking oil and minced garlic in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the garlic is fragrant and golden but before it is brown – about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Then add the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, sesame oil, soy sauce (or fish sauce), and ¼ cup water. Mix well. Bring the sauce to a simmer and turn the heat down low to gently simmer the peanut sauce for another 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Whisk in water, one tablespoon at a time, until the sauce is glossy and has a slightly runny texture. It should be thick enough to coat a spring roll when dipped but not so thick that you can scoop up a heaped teaspoonful. I typically add another 2 tablespoons.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and whisk in the rice vinegar and sriracha sauce (if using).
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to your preference. Add a pinch of salt for a savoury boost or sriracha for heat.
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Notes
- Refrigerate the sauce in an airtight container for up to 5 days. The peanut sauce will thicken as it cools. Whisk in a tablespoon of hot water to thin it out if needed.
- I prefer a smooth dipping sauce, but you can add 2 tablespoons of crushed peanuts if you want a chunkier consistency.
- Serve the Vietnamese peanut sauce with spring rolls, summer rolls, dumplings, fried tofu and more. You can also use it as a stir-fry sauce for noodles or vegetables.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2tablespoons
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
0.3mg
(0%)
Sodium
254mg
(11%)
Potassium
40mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
7mg
(1%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2tablespoons | |
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 254mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.