Best Hoisin Peanut Sauce Recipe

The best peanut butter hoisin sauce in a white dipping bowl garnished with sesame seeds.

5 from 31 votes

This Peanut Hoisin Sauce is an excellent dipping sauce for fresh spring rolls with the perfect blend of sweet and salty flavor. It comes together in less than five minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 173kcal

Author: Jeri Walker

Ingredients

½ cup Hoisin sauce
¼ cup peanut butter
¼ cup water
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts for garnish optional
1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish optional

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 or sesame seeds for garnish and serve!

Notes

For a thicker hoisin sauce dip, use less water; for a thinner sauce, add more water.
Sweeten with honey for a sweeter sauce. Add a small amount at a time.
Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature.
If using natural peanut butter, use warm water to help mix it more easily.

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