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Hoisin Sauce

Also Known As : Chinese barbeque sauce
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Vegetarian

Taste Profile

It is sweet and salty.

Usage Tips

  1. Pour hoisin sauce on steamed or grilled vegetables, and chicken.

Description

Hoisin sauce is dark thick sauce used in chinese dishes. It is prepared with soy beans, fennel seeds, red chillies and garlic.

Health benefits

  • Hoisin sauce is a good source of vitamin A, C, iron and manganese.(1)
  • It has antioxidant properties.(1)
  • It is low in fat.(1)

Selection Guide

Don't buy hoisin sauce if it shows gas bubbles. Also check expiry date.

Resource & Links

(1) https://m.tarladalal.com/glossary-hoisin-sauce-609i

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