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Vietnamese Peanut Hoisin Sauce
Quick and creamy Vietnamese peanut hoisin sauce made with just 6 ingredients, perfect for dipping spring rolls and rice paper rolls.

- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1½ tbsp peanut butter
- 3 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 clove garlic (finely minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, add water, hoisin sauce, peanut butter, coconut milk, minced garlic, and finely chopped shallot.
- 2
Place the pan over low-medium heat and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- 3
Let the sauce simmer for 2–3 minutes, stirring often to prevent burning.
- 4
Remove from heat and let it cool before serving. The sauce will thicken slightly as it cools.