Sauces
Chinese
ChineseHoisin Sauce
A glossy, sweet-savoury Chinese sauce for duck pancakes, stir-fries and glazing. Basic doctors a quick storecupboard mix, Better cooks a proper fermented-bean version, and Ultimate uses real sweet bean paste with toasted spices and Shaoxing wine.
Vegetarian
Dairy-free
Budget version
A fast storecupboard mix of soy, peanut butter, honey and Chinese five spice.
Per serving£0.40
Total cost£1.60
Time5 min
Ingredients for 4
- 4 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey , or maple syrup for vegan
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp Chinese five spice
- 1 clove garlic , crushed
Method
- Whisk the soy sauce, peanut butter and honey together in a bowl until smooth.
- Stir in the rice vinegar, sesame oil, five spice and crushed garlic.
- Loosen with a teaspoon or two of warm water to a pourable, glossy consistency.
Equipment
The three ways, side by side
Budget
A fast storecupboard mix of soy, peanut butter, honey and Chinese five spice.
Better
Cooked properly with fermented black bean paste, soy and aromatics for real depth.
Ultimate
Authentic sweet bean paste, freshly toasted whole spices, Shaoxing wine and a slow reduction.