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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Hoisin Peanut Sauce

    Published: Jun 8, 2021 · Modified: Jun 20, 2022 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Hoisin Peanut Sauce is easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment for fresh and healthy spring rolls. It has a sweet and salty taste that elevates Asian dishes' flavor and is made with only a few ingredients. In just 5 minutes, you will be ready to use this delightful sauce as a dipping sauce or as an easy sauce for stir fry dishes.

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    • Why I love this sauce
    • What is Hoisin Peanut Sauce?
    • Ingredients
    • Variations
    • Instructions
    • Ways to use Hoisin Peanut Sauce
    • Storage Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Other saucy dishes
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    Why I love this sauce

    This sauce is so easy to make, and it tastes delicious! It is perfect as a dipping sauce for spring rolls (also known as salad rolls, rice paper rolls, summer rolls, and cold rolls).

    This sauce comes together in only 5 minutes, and it has so much flavor. It turns out every single time and is made with ingredients I already have on hand!

    dipping sauce for rice paper rolls with sesame seeds sprinkled on top

    What is Hoisin Peanut Sauce?

    Hoisin Peanut Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dipping sauce that originated in Vietnamese cuisine. It is trendy for use as a dip for spring rolls and as a sauce in noodle dishes or stirs fry.

    Ingredients

    All that is required for this flavorful dipping sauce is hoisin sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, water, and peanuts.

    Ingredients needed to make hoisin-peanut sauce, peanut butter, hoisin sauce, water, rice vinegar, and peanuts

    Variations

    • Peanut butter. I use organic creamy peanut butter, but feel free to use whatever kind you have on hand. If you are allergic to peanuts, substitute your favorite nut butter.
    • Hoisin sauce. Hoisin sauce is sold in any grocery store in the Asian food aisle. If you don't have any Hoisin sauce, you can substitute it with Oyster sauce; however, you may need to add a little bit of sugar.
    • Rice vinegar. This gives the sauce a slightly sweet and sour taste. If you don't have any, you can substitute it with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
    • Peanuts. I like to chop these up and sprinkle them on top of the sauce. If you don't have any or are allergic, you can substitute toasted sesame seeds.

    Instructions

    This sauce comes together in 5 minutes or less. All you need to do is add the hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, and rice vinegar to a small bowl and whisk together until smooth. Pour sauce into a serving dish if you like, and add crushed peanuts on top. Voila! See, I told you it was easy!

    Freshly made spring rolls served on a white plate with hoisin-peanut sauce for dipping

    Ways to use Hoisin Peanut Sauce

    My favorite way to use this sauce is as a dipping sauce for delicious spring rolls (also known as salad rolls or rice paper rolls). It is also great as a dipping sauce for egg rolls.

    In addition to a dipping sauce, it is a wonderful sauce to add to stir fry dishes, noodle dishes, lettuce wraps, or grilled chicken to give it an Asian flavor. What is your favorite way to use this sauce?

    Storage Instructions

    If you have any Hoisin Peanut sauce left, it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days. Just make sure you store it in a container with a tight-fitting lid.

    You can also freeze hoisin sauce for up to 3 months. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight. Stir it well before serving.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Is Hoisin Peanut sauce healthy?

    It is quite high in sodium, like most condiments, and therefore it can cause your body to retain fluid and increase your blood pressure. It is also quite high in sugar. I consider this a treat, and once in a while, it is okay to have a treat. Just make sure you have it in moderation.

    What is the difference between Hoisin sauce and Oyster sauce?

    Both sauces are used in Asian dishes. Hoisin sauce is a rich, reddish-brown color that has a sweet and salty flavor. Oyster sauce is less sweet, saltier, and has more of a fishy taste. Both work well as ingredients for dipping sauces or stir fry sauces.

    Does Hoisin sauce have gluten?

    Regular Hoisin sauce does have gluten; however, you can buy gluten-free Hoisin sauce at the grocery store.

    Freshly made hoisin-peanut sauce with sesame seeds on top served with a shrimp spring roll

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    Peanut hoisin dipping suace served in a white dish with spring rolls beside it.

    Hoisin Peanut Sauce

    Freshly made Hoisin Peanut Sauce is easy to make and is the perfect accompaniment for fresh and healthy spring rolls. It has a sweet and salty flavor that elevates Asian dishes' flavor and is made with only a few ingredients. In just 5 minutes, you will be ready to use this delightful sauce as a dipping sauce or as an easy sauce for stirfry.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cup
    Calories: 120kcal
    Author: Jeri Walker
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    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Hoisin sauce
    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon peanuts, chopped

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, add Hoisin sauce, peanut butter, water, and rice vinegar.
    • Mix with a whisk until smooth and creamy.
    • Pour into a serving dish.
    • Add chopped peanuts on top for garnish.
    • Enjoy!

    Notes

    Nutritional information is approximate and is meant as a guideline only.
    Storage:  Store leftovers in an airtight container.  It will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.8g | Protein: 3.8g | Fat: 6.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.4g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 394mg | Potassium: 106mg | Sugar: 6.9g | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Comments

    1. Jill

      June 09, 2021 at 11:57 am

      5 stars
      My 14 year old is the queen of making homemade spring rolls in our house. Going to share this recipe with her!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 09, 2021 at 8:34 pm

        That's so awesome! I hope she likes it!

        Reply
    2. Claudia Lamascolo

      June 09, 2021 at 11:40 am

      5 stars
      I love how easy this was and went perfectly with our chicken skewers thanks!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 09, 2021 at 8:35 pm

        Yum, that sounds delicious! Glad you liked it, Claudia!

        Reply
    3. Mirlene

      June 09, 2021 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      So glad i came across this recipe. Now i can make it myself. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 09, 2021 at 9:35 am

        I'm glad you like it, Mirlene! Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Sarah Baumeister

      June 09, 2021 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      Yum! Great sauce using pantry staples.

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 09, 2021 at 9:34 am

        Yup, it is so quick and easy!

        Reply
    5. Michelle

      June 09, 2021 at 8:59 am

      5 stars
      Such a delicious and flavourful sauce! Absolutely love it with fresh spring rolls! Yum!

      Reply
      • Jeri

        June 09, 2021 at 9:33 am

        I'm so glad you like it, Michelle!

        Reply

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