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"Hoisin Peanut Sauce" - A dipping bowl filled with creamy and flavorful Vietnamese Peanut Sauce with some Vietnamese chili oil on top

Saigon-Style Peanut Sauce for Vietnamese Spring Rolls

My Peanut Sauce is a creamy, savory, and delightful dip. Just mix over low heat, and your delectable dipping sauce is ready to elevate your Vietnamese spring rolls.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Servings: 2 people
Author: Cielle

Ingredients

Traditional recipe:

  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp Peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp Coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • ½ tbsp Soy sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp Rice vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tbsp Minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp Cooking oil
  • ½ tbsp Vietnamese chilli oil (adjust to taste)

Lazy recipe:

  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • ½ tbsp Peanut butter
  • 4 tbsp Water
  • ½ tbsp Soy Sauce (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp Rice vinegar (adjust to taste)
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder

Instructions

Traditional version

  • Heat some cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until golden and fragrant.
  • Mix hoisin sauce, peanut butter, coconut milk, and water. Stir until well combined. Simmer for a few minutes to achieve your desired dipping sauce thickness.
  • Add sugar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Mix everything well and taste to adjust the flavor.
  • To give the sauce an extra burst of flavor, drizzle Vietnamese chili oil on top.
  • Serve it as a dip for fresh spring rolls, Vietnamese grilled meats, or any vegetables you prefer.

Lazy version

  • Combine all the ingredients. Taste and adjust the flavor according to your preference.
  • Don't forget to drizzle some Vietnamese chili oil on the sauce before serving.
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