Allergy Friendly Hoisin Sauce Recipe *tangy* *umami* *condiment*

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

Lower sodium content.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Natural sweetener.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

More nutritious option.

Heat a heavy bottomed saucepan and add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil.

If not allergic to sesame, add 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic or dried asian chives, 1 teaspoon of Chinese five spice, and 2 tablespoons of finely minced ginger or 2 teaspoons of powdered ginger.

Add 2 green onions (or substitute with chives or onion) and saute on medium high for 1-2 minutes until softened.

Add either 2 tablespoons of soaked fermented Chinese black beans or 2 tablespoons of rinsed normal black beans and 2 tablespoons of finely minced black olives, and cook for another minute.

Add 3/4 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of dry sherry or white grape juice, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2/3 cup of brown sugar, and 4 tablespoons of soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce or gluten-free coconut aminos.

Add 8 prunes and stir the mixture together.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-10 minutes until sugar is dissolved and mixture reduces.

Remove from heat and blend until smooth, then return to the saucepan.

Add 1.5 tablespoons of flour or 1 tablespoon of corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup of water to thicken.

Cook for another minute while stirring constantly until thickened.

Pour into a container and store in the fridge.

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Dietary

Allergens