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Hoisin Sauce

A thick, dark sauce of fermented soybeans, sugar, vinegar, garlic, and chilli, smoothed with starch. The sweetness is as important as the salt.

Origin

A southern Chinese sauce, bottled for the table and the wok.

Flavour

Sweet, salty, and garlicky.

How to use it

Brush it on meat as a glaze, or toss a spoonful through noodles.

Storage

Refrigerate after opening.

Recipes using it

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