In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce and peanut butter or black bean paste until smooth.
Add the honey or molasses, white vinegar, and garlic powder to the mixture. Stir well to combine.
Mix in the sesame oil, Chinese hot sauce, and black pepper, adjusting the hot sauce to suit your taste for spiciness.
Taste the sauce and adjust any ingredients as needed to achieve the desired balance of sweet, salty, and spicy flavors.
Use immediately, or store the Hoisin Sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy the homemade Hoisin Sauce as a marinade for meats, a flavorful addition to vegetable stir-fries, or as a unique dipping sauce, enhancing your dishes with its signature taste.
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