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hoisin dipping sauce with crushed peanuts in a glass bowl
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Easy Hoisin Dipping Sauce

Try this easy hoisin dipping sauce made with just five ingredients! Perfect for dipping Vietnamese spring rolls, lettuce wraps, Peking duck & dumplings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Vietnamese
Servings: 4
Calories: 92kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hoisin sauce - see Note 1
  • 4 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 teaspoons water
  • 4 teaspoons lime juice - freshly squeezed
  • 1 clove garlic - (optional) minced
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped peanuts - for garnish

Instructions

  • Set the water aside and mix the remaining ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Depending on how thick your hoisin sauce is, you may need to add more or less water.
  • Add the water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Adjust for seasoning if needed. Makes ¾ cup of sauce.

Notes

  1. Hoisin sauce can vary widely depending on the brand. Some are sweeter and thinner in consistency and others are too strongly flavored. I use and recommend this brand of hoisin sauce. It's what I see in most Asian restaurants and the flavor is always consistent.
  2. Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  3. Serve these with fresh vegetarian summer rolls. 
  4. This recipe is featured in 3 Classic Spring Roll Dipping Sauces. 

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 556mg | Potassium: 41mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg