Hoisin and Peanut Asian Style Dipping Sauce

An Asian style dipping sauce that goes well with steamed dim-sum, spring rolls or skewer/kebabs. For a gluten-free version use gluten free hoisin and fish sauce. (In Australia Changs brand Hoisin is currently gluten-free.)

• Ready In: 6 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 2/3 cup

Ingredients

• 3  teaspoons caster sugar
• 1  tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 1⁄4 cup hoisin sauce
• 1  teaspoon  peanut oil or 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon peanuts, finely chopped

Directions

1. Combine the caster sugar, rice vinegar and water in a small saucepan.
2. Stir over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
3. Add the hoisin sauce, peanut oil or vegetable oil, and chopped peanuts.
4. Stir thoroughly.