Char Siu Sauce

Char siu sauce is a sweet and savory barbeque sauce originating from East Asia. It is made with fermented soybeans, garlic, hoisin sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, sesame oil and other ingredients.

Ingredients

Char siu sauce is made with a variety of flavorful ingredients, including fermented soybeans, garlic, hoisin sauce, honey, Chinese five-spice powder, sesame oil and other seasonings. The fermented soybeans provide a rich and salty flavor while the garlic and Chinese five-spice powder contribute aromatic notes. The hoisin sauce adds sweetness to the sauce while the honey provides balance. Finally, a touch of sesame oil finishes off the flavor profile.

Nutritional Facts

Char siu sauce is a flavorful condiment with a moderate amount of calories and fat. A single serving (one tablespoon) contains 50 calories, 4 grams of fat, 5 grams of carbohydrates, 3 grams of protein, 1 gram of dietary fiber, and 171 milligrams of sodium. It also contains small amounts of vitamins and minerals such as calcium and iron.

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