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You'll likely find a plastic bottle or ceramic bowl of hoisin on the table at your local Chinese-American restaurant. The sauce, thick and nearly jet-black, is a staple in many dishes. The mixture of brown sugar, black bean and garlic paste, and spices is at once sweet, salty, and funky.
Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons dark brown sugar
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3 tablespoons black bean and garlic paste
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3 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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4 teaspoons rice vinegar
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1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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1/2 teaspoon sesame paste
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1/4 teaspoon sriracha
Directions
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Combine brown sugar, black bean and garlic paste, water, soy sauce, honey, vinegar, five-spice powder, sesame paste, and Sriracha in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, lower heat, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Let cool to room temperature and use immediately or store in an airtight container.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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60 | Calories |
0g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
1g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 60 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 0g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 261mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 2% |
Total Sugars 13g | |
Protein 1g | |
Vitamin C 0mg | 1% |
Calcium 12mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 2% |
Potassium 51mg | 1% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |