We are always looking for ways to eat healthier, reduce the amount of sugar and carbs in our diet. I cook a lot of Asian flavours, particularly in the summertime, but unfortunately many of the store-bought sauces have a lot of sugar. Case in point, a popular brand begins its ingredient listing with, wait for it, SUGAR! So in an effort to be healthier, I came up with this recipe.
Low Carb Hoisin Sauce
Makes about 125 mL sauce.
Ingredients:
- 30 mL Low Sodium Soy Sauce
- 9 g almond flour (see notes)
- 10 g erythritol (see notes)
- 2.5 mL rice vinegar
- 2.5 mL toasted sesame oil
- 2 g white soybean paste
- 2 g garlic
- 15-30 mL water
Directions:
- Combine everything but the water in an immersion blender and blend until smooth.
- Transfer to a small saucepan and cook over low heat until it has thickened and darkened. Whisk in the water to the desired consistency.
Notes:
- Instead of almond flour, you may use tahini (reduce or omit sesame oil) or smooth peanut butter.
- Erythritol is a sugar substitute that apparently does not spike blood sugar levels. See this article.
