Asian Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Name: Asian Barbecue Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce*; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1/3 cup minced shallot; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1/3 cup sugar

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons hoisin sauce*
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1/3 cup minced shallot
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1/3 cup sugar

1
Stir together all ingredients except sugar in a bowl.
2
Cook sugar in a dry heavy saucepan over moderate heat, undisturbed, until it begins to melt.
3
Continue to cook, stirring occasionally with a fork, until sugar is melted into a deep golden caramel.
4
Tilt pan and carefully pour in hoisin mixture (caramel will harden and steam vigorously).
5
Cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until caramel is dissolved and sauce is thickened, 6 to 8 minutes.
6
Cool to room temperature.
7
Serve with shrimp, swordfish, pork, or chicken.
8
Our two favorite brands are Koon Chun and Lee Kum Kee, both from Hong Kong.
9
We found them in New York's Chinatown, but they're also available by mail order from Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons hoisin sauce*, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned), 1 tablespoon Asian fish sauce, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Asian Barbecue Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Barbecue Sauce

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