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Homemade Hoisin Sauce

Easy homemade hoisin sauce that is less sweet than prepared varieties
Author: Shelby Kinnaird | Diabetic Foodie
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic, from a jar or tube is fine
  • 2 teaspoons minced ginger, from a jar or tube is fine
  • 1/3 cup low-sodium tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sriracha sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  • Combine garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, and sriracha in a small bowl.
  • Heat oil in small saucepan over medium heat. Add soy sauce mixture and whisk until smooth. Cook, whisking often, until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let cool.

Notes

Most bottled hoisin sauce has about 14g carbs per 2 tablespoons. This homemade version has half that amount.
Gluten-free? Make sure to use gluten-free tamari.

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Hoisin Sauce
Serving Size
 
2 tablespoons
Amount per Serving
Calories
78
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Trans Fat
 
0
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
0
g
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
732
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
0
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
7
g
2
%
Fiber
 
0
g
0
%
Sugar
 
5
g
6
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
0
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
0
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Net carbs
 
7
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.