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Chinese Barbecue Sauce (Char Sui)

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Traditional Chinese barbecue sauce doesn't contain tomatoes, but it does have a lot of flavor. This thick sauce works perfectly on any grilled or smoked foods, but like most barbecue sauces, can burn because of the sugar content, so use it only at the end of cooking.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sherry
  • 2/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2/3 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons black bean paste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken. Allow to cool and store in the refrigerator.
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