Li Hing Mui Sauce Recipe: Sweet, Salty & Sour Hawaiian Drizzle

In Hawaii, it would be hard to come across anyone who hasn’t tasted Li Hing Mui (pronounced lee-hee-moo’-ee). This iconic ingredient is a beloved part of Hawaiian culture, known for its incredible ability to transform ordinary snacks and dishes into extraordinary taste sensations. Li Hing Mui is a popular ingredient in Hawaii, used in a variety of treats including our best-selling Li Hing Mui Candy.

Most Li Hing Mui recipes feature Li Hing Mui Powder, a fine powder made from salted preserved Asian plums. These plums have been carefully preserved in a unique combination of licorice, red food coloring, salt, and sugar, offering a delicious blend of sweet, salty, and sour flavors—a real taste sensation! Li Hing Mui powder can also be sprinkled on candy, chips, popcorn, shaved ice, and even blended into drinks (try it for a tasty margarita!).

Another quintessential Hawaiian favorite containing Li Hing Mui Powder is Li Hing Mui Sauce. This versatile and tangy addition is perfect for drizzling over burgers, enhancing salads, or adding a vibrant flavor kick to almost any meal. This Li Hing Mui Sauce recipe is incredibly easy to make and will quickly become a household staple. Follow our simple guide to add a bit of extra sparkle to your favorite meal!

In Hawaii, it would be hard to come across anyone who hasn’t tasted Li Hing Mui (pronounced lee-hee-moo’-ee).

Li Hing Mui Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• ¾ cup of Li Hing Mui powder
• ¾  cup of rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of honey
• 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
• ½ cup of sugar
• 1 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Prep Time

10 mins

Method

In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients except the extra virgin olive oil. Mix well. Gradually pour in the olive oil, whisking slowly. This allows the mixture to emulsify.
Sauce is ready when all ingredients are combined.

Keep the Li Hing Mui Sauce in the refrigerator. Shortly before you are ready to serve, take it out of the refrigerator and allow it to come to room temperature naturally. Give it a good shake to let it emulsify again before drizzling over your meal.

Calories

120 per serve

Makes

400 ml

Your homemade Li Hing Mui Sauce is now ready to transform your meals! This unique Hawaiian drizzle offers an incredible balance of sweet, salty, and sour flavors that you won't find anywhere else. Experiment with it on various dishes, from savory meats to fresh fruits. For more authentic Hawaiian recipes and to stock up on genuine Li Hing Mui powder and other Hawaiian snacks, visit Snack Hawaii's website today!