Get ready to elevate your Vietnamese cuisine game with this incredibly simple yet flavor-packed peanut hoisin sauce that transforms ordinary rice paper rolls into a culinary masterpiece. Imagine a creamy, nutty, and slightly sweet sauce that perfectly complements the delicate texture of rice paper rolls, creating a taste sensation that will transport you straight to the bustling streets of Vietnam. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a curious food adventurer, this sauce is about to become your new secret weapon in the kitchen.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Water to thin
Instructions
- Gather all the ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 clove garlic (minced), and water for thinning.
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the peanut butter. Use a spatula or spoon to break up the peanut butter slightly to make mixing easier.
- Pour in the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil into the bowl with the peanut butter.
- Using a whisk or a fork, mix the ingredients together until they are well combined and smooth. The mixture should be creamy and uniform in texture.
- Add the minced garlic to the mixture, stirring it in thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavor.
- If the sauce is too thick for your liking, gradually add water, one tablespoon at a time, mixing well after each addition, until you reach your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the flavors as needed. You can add more soy sauce for saltiness, more rice vinegar for acidity, or more hoisin sauce for sweetness.
- Once the sauce is to your liking, transfer it to a serving bowl or an airtight container if you're storing it for later use.
- Serve the peanut hoisin sauce alongside your Vietnamese rice paper rolls for dipping. Enjoy!
Tips
- Quality Matters: Use high-quality, smooth peanut butter for the best texture and flavor. Natural, unsweetened varieties work best.
- Consistency is Key: Start with a thick sauce and gradually thin it with water. It's easier to add more liquid than to thicken an overly runny sauce.
- Flavor Balancing: Taste as you go! The beauty of this sauce is in its perfect balance of sweet, salty, and tangy flavors. Don't be afraid to adjust the ingredients slightly to suit your palate.
- Garlic Tip: For a more intense garlic flavor, you can use a microplane or garlic press to mince the garlic extra fine.
- Storage Hack: This sauce keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. The flavors actually develop and improve after a day or two!
- Customization: Feel free to add a touch of sriracha or chili oil if you want to give the sauce a spicy kick.
- Serving Suggestion: While perfect for rice paper rolls, this sauce also makes an excellent dip for spring rolls, a drizzle over salads, or a unique sandwich spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 180kcal
Carbohydrates: 10g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg
