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Hoisin Sauce – paleo recipe
Stav Kogan

Hoisin Sauce

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 32
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 25 cups (4 tbsp) Soy Sauce (or Coconut Aminos) — 2.25 oz / 64 g
  • 2 tbsp Almond Butter — 12 oz / 32 g
  • 1 tbsp Blackstrap Molasses or Raw Honey — 74 oz / 21 g
  • 2 tsp Balsamic Vinegar — 35 oz / 10 g
  • 1 Garlic Clove, finely minced — 0.1 oz / 3 g
  • 2 tsp Olive Oil — 31 oz / 9 g
  • 1 tsp Louisiana-Style Fermented Hot Pepper Sauce — 17 oz / 5 g
  • 125 tsp Black Pepper — 0.01 oz / 0.3 g
  • Molasses vs. Honey: Using blackstrap molasses gives the sauce a deeper, earthier, and darker color that mimics traditional Hoisin. If you use raw honey, the sauce will be lighter in color and slightly more floral in taste—both are delicious, just different!

Method
 

  1. Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk thoroughly until the almond butter is fully incorporated and the texture is smooth.
  3. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 30 days.
  4. Let the Flavors Marry: While you can use this sauce immediately, it tastes even better if you let it sit in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. This gives the garlic and hot sauce time to infuse into the almond butter for a punchier flavor.
    5. Dial in the Consistency: Almond butter brands vary wildly in thickness. If your sauce feels a bit too like a paste after mixing, simply whisk in warm water or a little extra olive oil, one teaspoon at a time, until you reach that classic, pourable sauce texture.
    The "Strict" Paleo Swap: If you are following a strict Paleo or Whole30 protocol, swap the Soy Sauce for Coconut Aminos. It is naturally sweeter and less salty, so you might want to slightly reduce the honey/molasses and add a pinch of sea salt to balance it out.
    Make it Smooth: For a super silky, restaurant-style texture, toss the ingredients into a small blender or food processor instead of whisking by hand. This emulsifies the oil and vinegar perfectly.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcalCarbohydrates: 2.2gProtein: 1gFat: 2.3g

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