Hoisin Peanut Butter Sauce (Easy, No Cook)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (natural)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (Tamari for GF)
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- pinch salt
- dash black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 tablespoons natural peanut butter, 1 tablespoon honey, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger, ¼ teaspoon salt, and a dash of black pepper to the bowl. Whisk until all ingredients are well combined.Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if needed. For more sweetness, add additional honey. For more saltiness, add a touch more soy sauce. For spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
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Notes
Start with room-temperature peanut butter: I’ve found this makes a big difference in how smoothly everything comes together. Cold peanut butter tends to clump and takes more effort to whisk smooth.
Add liquid slowly: I always start with less water and add it a tablespoon at a time. It’s much easier to thin the sauce than to fix one that’s gone too runny.
Taste before adding salt: Different brands of soy sauce, hoisin, and peanut butter vary a lot. I usually wait until the very end before deciding if it needs extra seasoning.
Expect it to thicken after chilling: This sauce firms up in the fridge, which is normal. A quick stir with a little warm water brings it right back to the texture I want.
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