Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is a thick, dark, sweet and savory Chinese condiment with a hint of smokiness. It is a versatile condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, glaze, or ingredient in stir-fries and other dishes.
Unopened hoisin sauce can be stored in the pantry for up to 2 years. The cool, dark environment of the pantry will help to preserve the flavor and quality of the sauce.
Opened hoisin sauce should be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. The cold temperature of the refrigerator will help to prevent the sauce from spoiling.
Did you know you could use Hoisin sauce in desserts? Next time you’re making ice cream, try and mix some Hoisin sauce with peanut butter and add to your ice cream for some sweet and savory flavor kick.
Hoisin sauce is a key ingredient in many Chinese dishes, including the famous Peking Duck and Char-Siu Pork.
Hoisin sauce was developed in the early 20th century in Hong Kong. Originally, it was used as a dipping sauce for seafood dishes, hence the name hoisin comes from Cantonese words for “seafood” and “flavor”.
Hoisin sauce is so good, that it's worth going to war over. According to legend, the recipe for hoisin sauce was once so closely guarded that it was a source of conflict between two Chinese cities.
Hoisin sauce is most commonly used as a dipping sauce or a marinade. However, if you want to use it while cooking, do it on low heat and preferably at the end of the cooking process. Using low heat will not burn the sauce and adding it just before the end of cooking will help keep the flavor of the sauce intact.
Hoisin sauce can also be used as a secret ingredient in unexpected dishes. Next time you’re baking cookies, add a bit of the sauce for a surprising depth of flavor.
Hoisin sauce is most commonly used as a dipping sauce or a marinade. However, if you want to use it while cooking, do it on low heat and preferably at the end of the cooking process. Using low heat will not burn the sauce and adding it just before the end of cooking will help keep the flavor of the sauce intact.
Hoisin sauce can also be used as a secret ingredient in unexpected dishes. Next time you’re baking cookies, add a bit of the sauce for a surprising depth of flavor.
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