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BEST Char Siu Sauce

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!

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

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

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  1. 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

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

% 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.