7 Recipes Using Hoisin Sauce

7 Delicious Hoisin Sauce Recipe Ideas

Hoisin sauce is a versatile ingredient that adds a sweet and savory depth to various dishes. Whether you're stir-frying, grilling, or making a salad, hoisin sauce enhances the flavors and brings a rich umami taste to your meals. Here are seven creative and delicious hoisin sauce recipe ideas!


1. Hoisin Sauce Stir-Fried Noodles 🍜

Chewy noodles stir-fried with hoisin sauce, vegetables, and meat create a fragrant and flavorful dish that is both simple and delicious!

Ingredients

  • 1 serving of cooked noodles
  • 1/4 onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 bell pepper (sliced)
  • Mushrooms (sliced, as needed)
  • 100g meat (chicken, beef, or pork)
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

📝 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan, stir-fry the meat until cooked.
  2. Add onions, bell peppers, and mushrooms, then stir-fry until fragrant.
  3. Add the cooked noodles, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce, and mix well.
  4. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving!

2. Hoisin Sauce Stir-Fried Pork 🐷

Marinate pork with hoisin sauce before stir-frying for a delicious balance of sweet and savory flavors!

Ingredients

  • 200g pork slices
  • 1/4 onion (sliced)
  • Green onions (as needed)
  • 1.5 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tsp sugar

📝 Instructions

  1. Marinate pork with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and cooking wine for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions, then add pork and stir-fry until cooked.
  3. Add green onions, mix well, and serve!

3. Hoisin Cabbage Salad 🥗

Crisp cabbage tossed in a tangy hoisin sauce dressing makes for a refreshing and appetizing salad!

Ingredients

  • 150g cabbage (shredded)
  • Red bell pepper (sliced, as needed)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp honey

📝 Instructions

  1. Combine shredded cabbage and red bell pepper in a bowl.
  2. Mix hoisin sauce, vinegar, olive oil, and honey to create the dressing.
  3. Pour over the vegetables and toss well before serving!

4. Hoisin Chicken Skewers 🍢

Hoisin sauce adds a rich, sweet-savory glaze to chicken skewers, making them perfect for parties or as a bar snack!

Ingredients

  • 200g chicken breast (cubed)
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Skewers (as needed)

📝 Instructions

  1. Marinate chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and garlic for 30 minutes.
  2. Thread onto skewers and cook in a pan or air fryer until golden brown. Enjoy!

5. Hoisin Stir-Fried Seafood 🦐

The sweetness of hoisin sauce complements the natural umami of seafood, creating an irresistible dish!

Ingredients

  • 150g shrimp or squid
  • 1/4 onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 bell pepper (sliced)
  • 1.5 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tsp soy sauce

📝 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions and bell peppers.
  2. Add seafood and stir-fry quickly.
  3. Pour in hoisin sauce, cooking wine, and soy sauce, then stir-fry until seafood is fully cooked.

6. Hoisin Braised Pork Ribs 🍖

Slow-cooked pork ribs with hoisin sauce create a rich, flavorful dish perfect with steamed rice!

Ingredients

  • 300g pork ribs
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rock sugar
  • Ginger slices (as needed)

📝 Instructions

  1. Blanch pork ribs in boiling water and drain.
  2. Heat oil in a pan, sauté ginger slices and pork ribs.
  3. Add hoisin sauce, cooking wine, soy sauce, and rock sugar, then pour in water.
  4. Simmer for 40 minutes until the ribs are tender and the sauce thickens.

7. Hoisin Stir-Fried Vegetables 🥦

A quick and easy way to make vegetables more flavorful using hoisin sauce!

Ingredients

  • 150g broccoli (blanched)
  • 1/2 carrot (sliced)
  • 1/4 onion (sliced)
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp sesame oil

📝 Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a pan, sauté onions and carrots.
  2. Add blanched broccoli, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce, then stir-fry evenly.
  3. Drizzle with sesame oil before serving.

💡 Tips for Cooking with Hoisin Sauce

Use in moderation – Hoisin sauce has a strong flavor, so a little goes a long way.
Pair with the right ingredients – Works well with meats, seafood, and vegetables.
Enhance the taste – Add honey, vinegar, or lemon juice to balance flavors.

Try these hoisin sauce recipes and enjoy authentic Chinese flavors with ease! 😋

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