Asian
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 time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 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
- 1
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.
- 2
Add the water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Adjust for seasoning if needed. Makes ¾ cup of sauce.