Ingredients :
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or grated
- One 1-inch thumb-size piece fresh ginger, finely minced or grated
- 2 green onions, whites and light green parts only, finely minced
- 5 tablespoons (65g) light tamari or light soy sauce, plus more to taste
- 5 tablespoons (65g) pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons (30g) molasses
- 1 tablespoon (20g) peanut butter
- 1 ½ teaspoons Gochujang, see notes
- 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice, see notes
- 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
Instructions :
Making your own hoisin sauce is quick and simple, just 15 minutes and a few basic kitchen tools! All you need is a small saucepan and a whisk or spoon.
- In a small saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green onion.
- Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and fragrant. Remove from heat to cool slightly.
- Stir in light soy sauce (or tamari), maple syrup, molasses, peanut butter, gochujang, rice wine vinegar, and Chinese Five Spice.
- Return the pan to medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring continuously.
- Taste then adjust with additional soy sauce if needed.
- Prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing ½ teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water.
- Slowly whisk the slurry into the simmering sauce. It will thicken as it cooks.
- Once the desired consistency is reached, remove from heat and allow it to cool.
