Homemade Hoisin Sauce from Dr. Mercola

How to Make Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce

Traditional hoisin sauce generally contains sugar, but this can have negative effects on your health when used in your cooking. If you want to savor the taste of this condiment without the dangers of sugar, try this homemade hoisin sauce recipe, which uses all-natural ingredients:7

Gluten-Free Hoisin Sauce

Cook time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

• Juice of an orange (remove the pits)
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 1 tablespoon garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon raw honey
• 5 tablespoons gluten-free soy sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste

Procedure

1. Add all ingredients in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Bring ingredients to a boil, then turn the heat down to very low.
3. Whisk and simmer gently for five minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the pan.
4. Set aside in a ramekin. Leftovers can last up to two weeks when stored in an airtight container.