BEST Char Siu Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
31 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Chinese
BEST Char Siu Sauce
Description
BEST Char Siu Sauce brings together key ingredients like hoisin and soy sauces, sweeteners such as honey and brown sugar, and seasonings including Chinese five spice, garlic powder, and ground ginger. Cooking the mixture until it simmers helps meld the flavors, and optional oyster sauce adds depth. The sauce is simmered for five minutes then cooled, resulting in a thick, balanced glaze ideal for barbecued pork or other meats. Its combination of sweet, savory, and fragrant spices distinguishes it as a classic approach to Char Siu flavoring.
The sauce is easy to prepare with pantry staples and can be stored in the refrigerator for at least two weeks, making it convenient. Adding a few drops of red food coloring is optional to achieve the traditional red hue commonly associated with Char Siu dishes.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- hoisin sauce HIGHLY recommended for best flavor!, homemade
- 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 sesame oil toasted
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice
- Chinese five spice HIGHLY recommended for best flavor!, homemade
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- red food coloring optional for traditional red color, natural, a few drops
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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