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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers

    Best Hoisin Peanut Sauce Recipe

    Published: Jun 8, 2021 · Modified: Sep 22, 2023 by Jeri Walker · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    This 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 stir-fry dishes.

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

    I love to go to my favorite Vietnamese restaurant whenever I get a chance. I just love all the healthy recipes! And I couldn't wait to recreate this recipe at home so I could have it anytime I wanted!

    And because this sauce is homemade, you control the ingredients that go into. This means you can create a healthier version at home!

    Jump to:
    • Why I love this Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe
    • What is Hoisin Peanut Sauce?
    • Ingredients
    • Substitutions
    • Instructions
    • Expert Tips
    • Ways to use Hoisin Peanut Sauce
    • Storage Instructions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Other saucy dishes
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Why I love this Vietnamese peanut sauce recipe

    • This delectable peanut sauce is so easy to make and tastes delicious! It is the perfect dipping sauce for Vietnamese Spring Rolls (also known as salad rolls, rice paper rolls, summer rolls, and cold rolls).
    • This peanut butter hoisin sauce comes together in only 5 minutes and has so much flavor. It turns out every single time and is made with ingredients I already have!
    • This super thick sauce can be used as a marinade, dipping sauce, or salad dressing for a wide range of dishes, including stir-fries, noodles, spring rolls, satays, and salads.
    • This Vietnamese-inspired dipping sauce can transform meat like Air Fryer Chicken Breasts and Air Fryer Pork Belly Bites into a delectable meal. It also pairs exceptionally well with seafood like Smoked Shrimp, scallops, or Air Fryer Tilapia.
    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 stir 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

    Substitutions

    • Peanut butter. I use organic creamy peanut butter, but feel free to use whatever you have. If you have a peanut allergy or prefer not to use peanuts, you can try using other nut butters, such as almond butter or cashew butter, to achieve a similar nutty flavor.
    • 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 peanut hoisin 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 chopping these up and sprinkling them on the sauce. You can substitute toasted sesame seeds if you don't have any or are allergic.

    Instructions

    This sauce comes together in 5 minutes or less. All you need to do is add ½ cup hoisin sauce, 4 tablespoons peanut butter, ¼ cup water, and 1 tablespoon 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

    Expert Tips

    • Use natural peanut butter without added sugars for a rich and authentic flavor. Choose a good quality hoisin sauce and low sodium soy sauce to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
    • Hoisin sauce already has a sweet profile, so taste the sauce before adding additional sweeteners such as honey or brown sugar. If you want the sauce a bit sweeter, only add a small amount at a time until you reach your desired level of sweetness.
    • Depending on how you plan to use it, feel free to adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding water gradually until you achieve your desired dipping or drizzling consistency.

    Ways to use Hoisin Peanut Sauce

    My favorite way to use this sauce is as a dipping sauce for Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls (also known as Vietnamese summer rolls, salad rolls, or rice paper rolls). These have shrimp and rice noodles in rice paper wrappers. This simple dipping sauce is also perfect for egg rolls.

    In addition to a dipping sauce, it is a wonderful sauce to add to stir-fried dishes, noodle dishes, lettuce wraps, buddha bowls, or Smoked Chicken Breasts to give it an Asian flavor. What is your favorite way to use this sauce?

    Storage Instructions

    If you have any hoisin peanut butter sauce left, it will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    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?

    Traditional hoisin sauce contains wheat, so it does have gluten; however, you can buy gluten-free Hoisin sauce at the grocery store.

    How long can I store hoisin peanut sauce?

    Hoisin peanut sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

    How spicy is hoisin peanut sauce?

    The spice level of hoisin peanut sauce typically has a mild level of spiciness, but you can increase it by adding a dash of hot sauce.

    How do I thin down thick hoisin peanut sauce?

    If your hoisin peanut sauce is too thick for your liking, you can thin it out by adding a small amount of water, vegetable broth, or even lime juice until you reach the desired consistency.

    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.

    Best Hoisin Peanut Sauce Recipe

    This 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 stir-fry dishes.
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    Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 194kcal
    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 in the freezer for up to 3 months.
    Expert Tips
    • Use natural peanut butter without added sugars for a rich and authentic flavor. Choose a good quality hoisin sauce and low sodium soy sauce to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
    • Hoisin sauce already has a sweet profile, so taste the sauce before adding additional sweeteners such as honey or brown sugar. If you want the sauce a bit sweeter, only add a small amount at a time until you reach your desired level of sweetness.
    • Depending on how you plan to use it, feel free to adjust the thickness of the sauce by adding water gradually until you achieve your desired dipping or drizzling consistency.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 627mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | 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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