BEST Char Siu Sauce

Name: BEST Char Siu Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 24 serving
Ingredients: 1/3 cup hoisin sauce; Homemade hoisin sauce; 1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari; 3 tablespoons honey; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice; homemade Chinese five spice; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; a few drop of natural red food coloring

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
24
Calories
31 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Chinese

BEST Char Siu Sauce

Nevaeh Sloan

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Bold, vibrant and delicious, this versatile char siu sauce is easy to make and will make your taste buds sing! Use it as a marinade or glaze for barbecued pork, chicken, and seafood; brush it on grilled veggies; add it to ramen soups, stir-fries and rice; enjoy it as a dipping sauce...or any other way your heart desires!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/3 cup hoisin sauce
Homemade hoisin sauce (HIGHLY recommended for best flavor!)
1/3 cup soy sauce or tamari
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 teaspoons Chinese five spice
homemade Chinese five spice (HIGHLY recommended for best flavor!)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
a few drop of natural red food coloring (optional for traditional red color)

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Instructions

Place all of the ingredients in a small saucepan except for the food coloring (if using). Bring it a boil then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.Store in the refrigerator where the sauce will keep for at least 2 weeks. Makes about 1 1/2 cups.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1tablespoon Calories 31kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 258mg (11%) Potassium 18mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 31 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1tablespoon
Calories	31kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	6g	2%
Protein	1g	2%
Fat	1g	2%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Cholesterol	1mg	0%
Sodium	258mg	11%
Potassium	18mg	0%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin C	1mg	1%
Calcium	5mg	1%
Iron	1mg	6%