20 Best Recipes with Hoisin Sauce

From sticky meatballs and slurpable noodles to Asian-inspired tacos, this list of easy recipes with hoisin sauce is sure to tantalize your taste buds. 

Whether you make it yourself or buy it pre-made, hoisin is a must-have fridge staple.

Who doesn’t love hoisin sauce? It’s the perfect addition to nearly any Asian-inspired dish. 

It’s lightly sweet, kinda salty, and overflowing with umami goodness.

I like to think of it as Asian BBQ sauce, so it goes especially well with grilled meats!

Better yet, these recipes with hoisin sauce are so easy, even novice chefs can whip them up!

20 Easy Ways to Cook with Hoisin Sauce

1. Moo Shu Chicken

This Chinese dish has an irresistible mix of sweet and savory flavors everyone will go gaga for.

Veggies and meat are combined in a flavorful sauce of soy, hoisin, and oyster sauces, then fried until thick and glossy. 

This dish is like a roller coaster ride for your palate. You simply must try it!

2. Chinese Beef Stir Fry

This gorgeous recipe combines ground beef, garlic, and red onions stir-fried in a yummy sauce that draws out all the delectable flavors of each ingredient. 

Rice wine vinegar enhances this experience, bringing plenty of warm and zingy notes to each bite. 

Pair it with fluffy white rice or noodles for an unbeatable culinary experience.

3. Easy Pork with Hoisin Sauce

You’ll notice a lot of these recipes can be described as “sweet and salty,” and that’s mostly down to the hoisin. 

Of course, each recipe will be more of one than the other after adding different ingredients.

So while they all have a similar flavor profile, there’s often a unique addition you’ll want to look out for.

Take this recipe, for example. Juicy pork cooked in garlic and dry sherry, it’s light, bright, and zippy.

This dish is definitely a must-try if you love experimenting with new flavors. Serve it up on its own, or pair it with plain white rice.

4. Sweet and Tangy Asian Meatballs

Forget the usual meatballs and marinara, and give these sweet and tangy Asian meatballs a whirl.

They’re sticky, meaty, and ideal for an appetizer or main course.

Use frozen meatballs for lightning-fast prep, or make your own if you prefer. I like turkey because it’s so lean, but pork works well too!

5. Sticky Hoisin-Roasted Broccoli Wedges

If you appreciate Asian flavors, this is the recipe for you. 

Every nook and cranny of these broccoli florets is coated with an irresistible mix of spices for added flavor complexity. 

Once mixed together and roasted at high heat, the result is an irresistible savory-sweet combination that will have even veggie haters coming back for seconds (or thirds!).

6. Hoisin Glazed Pork Chops

Incorporate hoisin’s sweet, salty, and smoky flavors with succulent pork chops for a dinner to remember!

The perfect balance between savory, sweet, and umami makes for a marvelous meal that will leave everyone begging for more.

Serve it with some tasty sides, such as roasted vegetables or creamy mashed potatoes, for the perfect finish!

7. Sweet and Spicy Brussels Sprouts

If you haven’t already tried this unique recipe, get your forks ready. 

The sweet and spicy flavors found within these Brussels sprouts are impossibly scrumptious.

Although it’s only lightly spiced, it’ll creep up on you to round out that hit of honey. Delish!

8. Baked Hoisin Chicken

The chicken is tender, juicy, and coated in a glossy glaze with just a hint of kick, thanks to the white pepper.

Serve it up with your favorite sides, like green beans or stir-fried vegetables. Or keep it simple with steamed white jasmine rice for an easy meal. 

9. Slow Cooker Hoisin Chili Chicken Tacos

Here’s a unique twist on tacos that’ll instantly upgrade your next taco Tuesday!

The chili-hoisin blend creates an unforgettable Asian-Mexican fusion. And they’re easily customized with any toppings of your choice. 

But don’t overdo it – the flavors in the meat are too good to drown out with a ton of extras.

10. Crispy Tofu with Hoisin Sauce

The next time you need an easy yet delicious dinner, consider making crispy tofu with hoisin sauce.

You’ll lightly pan-fry the tofu until crisp, then smother it in a rich hoisin sauce.

The contrast between the crunchy tofu and spicy-sweet sauce is simply delectable.

Serve it up over some fluffy white rice or vermicelli noodles for an extra layer of deliciousness.

Oh, and don’t forget to press the excess water out of the tofu! Otherwise, it won’t crisp up.

11. General Tso Cauliflower

Love the spicy kick of General Tso but wish it had fewer calories? I’ve got you covered!

This recipe features crispy baked cauliflower, making it way lighter but just as delectable.

And if you close your eyes, you’d almost think you were biting into deep-fried chicken. 

The combination of sweet and spicy caramelized sauces is balanced by garlic and ginger. In short, it’s perfection.

12. Asian Garlic Tofu

Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, this marinated tofu dish is the stuff of dreams.

Mix hoisin sauce with soy sauce, sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Then, let the tofu sit for around 30 minutes.

That’s all the time it needs to soak up the deliciousness.

Easy peasy!

13. Asian Pork Tacos

This delicious meal combines tender pork with aromatic flavors of garlic, ginger, and mushrooms. 

Savory and slightly sweet, these tacos will rival any carnitas your mom makes! #sorrynotsorry

Pile the meat in warm tortillas and top them off with shredded cabbage, fresh herbs, and some Sriracha sauce for good measure.

14. Chinese BBQ Ribs with Hoisin Sauce

These BBQ ribs are tasty, tangy, and a real treat for anyone with a taste for Chinese food. 

The combination of sweet hoisin sauce and succulent pork ribs creates an irresistible blend of flavors that can’t be beat. 

A surefire crowd-pleaser, these will be a hit at your next backyard bash.

15. Hoisin Chicken BLT Sandwich

Have you ever wanted to upgrade your usual lunch with something sweet and spicy?

Well, now you can! 

This zesty Asian-inspired BLT features succulent caramelized chicken with smoky bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices. 

Drizzled with an aromatic Sriracha sauce and served on toasted sourdough bread, this sandwich is destined to become your new favorite lunch.

16. Sticky Hoisin Chicken Wings

Sticky hoisin chicken wings are a flawless mash-up of sweet and spicy. One whiff of that sauce, and you’ll start drooling!

The hoisin sauce provides a bold and sweet flavor that, when combined with some spice, creates a dish to remember. 

Serve them with sweet potato fries for the Super Bowl, and you’re all set until halftime!

17. Asian Style Sloppy Joes

For an Asian twist on a classic, try this delicious sloppy Joe recipe.

Between the soy sauce, hoisin, chili garlic paste, and ginger, this ground beef dish is overflowing with flavor and juicy richness.

Cut through that boldness with fresh cabbage and fire-roasted tomatoes, then serve it all in a soft bread bun. Yum!

18. Hoisin Tofu Stir Fry with Peppers and Carrots

Crispy bell peppers, crunchy carrots, firm tofu, and sticky-sweet hoisin all in one bite? Sign me up!

This dish is so easy, you can quickly whip it up on busy weeknights. But it’s so scrummy, you’ll crave it all week long!

19. Soy Hoisin Chicken Thighs

The marinade of dark soy and hoisin sauce is simple but oh-so-effective in this chicken dish.

The two bold flavors play off one another to create a tangy, slightly sweet taste that brings your chicken from drab to fab. 

And the hint of spice from the white pepper rounds it out just right.

20. Peanut Hoisin Sauce for Rice Paper Rolls

I absolutely saved the best for last here.

If you’re looking for an extra hit of flavor for your rice paper rolls, consider adding a dose of peanut hoisin sauce!

It’s like a mouthful of fireworks – sweet, tangy, and a little bit salty. Oh, and let’s not forget nutty!

Try it once, and you’ll be hooked!