Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Name: Hoisin Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp natural peanut butter; 2 tbsp warm water; 2 tsp fresh lime juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; 2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

A rich, garlicky dipping sauce made with hoisin, peanut butter, and sesame oil. The classic accompaniment for Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, Peking duck, and lettuce wraps.

5 minEasyServes 675 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
2 tbsp warm water
2 tsp fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp toasted sesame oil
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
2 tbsp roasted peanuts, crushed

Instructions

1

In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp natural peanut butter, and 2 tbsp warm water until smooth.
2

Add 2 tsp fresh lime juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp toasted sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes.
3

Stir thoroughly to incorporate all ingredients.
4

Taste and adjust with more hoisin, lime, or chili as desired.
5

Pour into a serving bowl and garnish with 2 tbsp crushed roasted peanuts.
6

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Questions

Can I make Hoisin Dipping Sauce gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/4 cup hoisin sauce. Swap the soy-based sauce for tamari or coconut aminos. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Hoisin Dipping Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Hoisin Dipping Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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