Best Hoisin Sauce, Easy, Low Carb and Naturally Thickened
Looking for a low-carb hoisin sauce without all the unnecessary sugar and carbs found in many store-bought versions? This homemade hoisin sauce is rich, savoury, slightly sweet, and full of flavour without relying on xanthan gum for thickening. Even better, it comes together in one saucepan and is ready in about 15 minutes.
Ingredients
- ½ cup soy sauce
- 4 tbsp peanut butter natural
- 8 tbsp Sweetener Erithrytol/Monk fruit
- 4 tsp Rice Vinegar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp grated ginger
- 2 tsp Crushed garlic
- 2 tsp Gochujang
- 2 tsp Chinese 5-Spice
- 1/2-1 cup water
Instructions
- First, add all ingredients to a small saucepan and whisk until combined.
- Next, bring the mixture to a slight boil over medium heat. Then, reduce the heat and let it gently simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.
- The amount of water you use depends on how you plan to use the sauce. Therefore, start with less and add more if you want a thinner consistency.
- Once it has thickened to your liking, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool. As it cools, it will thicken a little more.
Notes
Adjust the Water to Your Needs: The ½-1 cup of water gives you flexibility. For a thicker sauce, use less water. For a thinner consistency, add a little more. Also, remember that it will continue to thicken as it cools.
Don’t Boil It Too Aggressively: Once the sauce reaches a slight boil, reduce the heat and let it gently simmer. This helps the flavours come together while the sauce thickens.
Use Natural Peanut Butter: I prefer natural peanut butter without added sugar. Since we’re trying to keep unnecessary carbohydrates out of the sauce, it’s a good idea to check the ingredient label on your peanut butter first.