Sauce hoisin (hoisin sauce)

A thick, dark, sweet-and-salty sauce made from fermented soybean paste, garlic and spices. Essential for Cantonese lacquered duck and pancakes.

20 min
4 servings
Easy
Budget-friendly
🇨🇳 China

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Instructions

Mix the fermented bean paste with the water to get a smooth texture.
Add the syrup, vinegar, soy sauce and crushed garlic, then mix well.
Stir in the five-spice powder and a pinch of white pepper.
Heat everything in a small saucepan over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring, until it forms a glossy coating.
Let it cool, add the sesame oil, then store in a sealed jar in the fridge.

Variations and tips

Quick homemade version. Without fermented paste, mix 3 tablespoons of smooth peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce and 1 tablespoon of honey.