Have you ever looked at the back of a bottle of hoisin sauce? There are a lot of ingredients in it, some of which I’d rather avoid, which is why I prefer to make my own. Hoisin sauce is typically added to stir-fries and soups, and sometimes it’s drizzled over steamed Asian greens like bok choy or used as a dipping sauce for crispy tofu and salad rolls. I like to think of it as an Asian barbecue sauce. Hoisin Sauce Makes about 1/2 cup 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons peanut butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 teaspoons rice vinegar 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice Pinch cayenne (or more) Place all ingredients in a small pot and cook over medium heat until sugar has melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool and thicken. Store …