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    Peanut Hoisin Sauce (easy + gf)

    Sep 10, 2022 by Tracy Halasz · 4 Comments · THIS WEBSITE EARNS INCOME FROM ADS, AFFILIATES, AND SPONSORSHIPS.

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    This Peanut Hoisin Sauce is the best! It’s a creamy, salty, sweet and spicy totally addictive dipping sauce. Super quick and easy to whip up, this Vietnamese peanut sauce is ready in 5 minutes. It makes the perfect drizzle, dressing or dip on everything - especially vegan summer rolls!

    Bowlful of creamy hoisin peanut sauce.

    My family is completely obsessed with this peanut hoisin sauce - we can’t get enough of it! It really jazzes up bland food like tofu, tempeh, noodles, and salads! But when I serve it alongside fresh spring rolls, collard green wraps or this Thai crunch salad, everyone is licking their plates clean!

    Table of Contents show
    1 Ingredients (with substitutions)
    2 How to Make Vietnamese Peanut Sauce
    3 FAQ
    4 How Long Does it Last?
    5 What does Peanut Hoisin Sauce go with?
    6 Try these Next!
    7 Easy Peanut Hoisin Sauce
    7.1 INGREDIENTS
    7.2 INSTRUCTIONS
    7.3 NOTES

    Ingredients (with substitutions)

    This peanut hoisin sauce recipe calls for only five basic, pantry ingredients (no fish sauce needed). Plus it’s super customizable (make it spicier, tangier, saltier, sweeter)! Here’s what you’ll need:

    Tray with bowls of ingredients for hoisin peanut sauce.
    • Peanut butter: Use smooth or natural peanut butter - store bought or make your own homemade peanut butter (it’s easy)! If you have a peanut allergy, swap out the peanut butter for another nut butter like cashew or almond.
    • Hoisin sauce: As peanut butter’s co-star, hoisin sauce adds a very distinct, rich, slightly sweet and salty flavor. Play around with the ratio of peanut butter to hoisin to suit your preferences. Any brand of hoisin sauce works just check the ingredients to be sure it’s vegan and gluten free (as needed).
    • Acid: I like the pairing of fresh lime juice with peanut butter and hoisin, but you can sub seasoned rice vinegar for a tangier punch or use a combination of the two! 
    • Soy Sauce: Soy sauce adds a salty, umami depth of flavor. Use low sodium or tamari (gluten free) as needed.
    • Sriracha: The kick of heat from sriracha sauce perfectly balances the sweet and salty flavor profile in this hoisin peanut butter sauce. Sub in red pepper flakes or your favorite hot sauce for the sriracha.

    How to Make Vietnamese Peanut Sauce

    Making this peanut sauce is so easy (no blender required!). All you need is a whisk and a bowl. Let’s get started:

    Vietnamese peanut sauce ingredients in a bowl.
    1. Make the sauce: Place all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and combined. Taste and adjust, as needed. If the sauce is too thick, whisk in more water (a few tablespoons at a time) until you reach desired consistency.
    2. Add toppings and serve: If desired, garnish with crushed peanuts and/or sesame seeds. Enjoy!
    Hoisin peanut sauce and a whisk in a jar.

    FAQ

    What does peanut hoisin sauce taste like?

    Peanut butter hoisin sauce is a delicious, salty-sweet Vietnamese peanut sauce. It's rich, slightly sweet and spicy (somewhat like Chinese 5 spice), creamy, and nutty with a kiss of heat.

    What is Vietnamese peanut sauce made of?

    Traditionally, Vietnamese peanut dipping sauce is made up of peanut butter, hoisin sauce, hot chilis, and water.

    Bowlful of Vietnamese Peanut Sauce.

    How Long Does it Last?

    Keep leftover peanut sauce in the fridge in a covered container or jar for 8-10 days (but it won’t last)! When you’re ready to serve, add a splash of water if necessary to correct the consistency. 

    What does Peanut Hoisin Sauce go with?

    This peanut butter dipping sauce is mega flavorful - it makes everything 1000% more delicious! Transform your leftovers, drizzle it over stir fry bowls and so much more:

    • Serve as a dipping sauce for summer rolls and veggie platters.
    • Stir into noodle bowls.
    • Use as a salad/slaw dressing.
    • Slather on sandwiches, tofu wraps, and tacos.
    • Jazz up baked tofu, tempeh or seitan. 
    • Drizzle over grilled or baked veggies - especially cauliflower and sweet potatoes! 
    Vegetarian salad rolls dipped in spicy peanut dipping sauce.

    Try these Next!

    Here at Simply Ceecee, we focus on easy, flavorful vegan sauce recipes - here’s a few more to try:

    • Tahini Sauce
    • Vegan Tzatziki Sauce
    • Vegan Tartar Sauce
    • Dijon Maple Vinaigrette
    • Easy Vegan Pesto
    • Tofu Marinade

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    Spicy peanut hoisin sauce in bowl.

    Easy Peanut Hoisin Sauce

    This hoisin peanut sauce is the best! It’s a creamy, salty, sweet and spicy totally addictive dipping sauce. Super quick and easy to whip up, it's ready in under 5 minutes. Spicy peanut sauce makes the perfect drizzle, dressing or dip on everything, especially fresh spring rolls!
    Author : Tracy Halasz
    Servings:6 servings

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    Prep Time 5 mins

    INGREDIENTS

    • ¼ cup peanut butter
    • ¼ cup hoisin sauce
    • 2-3 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
    • 1+ tablespoon soy sauce (tamari)
    • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha
    • 2-4 tablespoons water for thinning

    INSTRUCTIONS
     

    • Whisk all ingredients together. Whisk in 2-4 tablespoons water to thin sauce to prefered consistency.
    • Top with chopped peanuts or sesame seeds.
    • Store in fridge for 8-10 days. May need to add water to bring sauce back to consistency.

    NOTES

    Sriracha sauce: sub with sweet chili sauce or sambal chili sauce.
    Tangy: add more lime juice to taste or add a tablespoon of rice vinegar for extra punchiness.
    Storage: store leftover sauce in a covered container or jar in the fridge for up to 10 days.

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    1. Jenn

      September 11, 2022 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      I could literally put this peanut hoisin sauce on anything, or eat it with a spoon - either way 😉

      Reply
      • Tracy Halasz

        September 12, 2022 at 10:06 am

        Agreed! It's difficult to resist. Happy you love it too!

        Reply
    2. Wendy

      September 12, 2022 at 11:29 am

      5 stars
      Another one of your 10/10 dipping sauces. We love the summer rolls and this sauce was the icing on the cake! Bursting with flavour and texture.

      Reply
      • Tracy Halasz

        September 12, 2022 at 11:43 am

        Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We agree this peanut hoisin sauce is definitely super flavorful!

        Reply

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