Chinese BBQ Sauce (Char Siu)

Homemade Chinese BBQ Sauce dripping of a spoon into a square white bowl.

Sticky, fruity, sweet and salty. And comes together in 15 minutes. Can you guess what it is? Yes, it is the world-famous Char Siu sauce, which is also known as Chinese BBQ Sauce. Flavoured with ginger, garlic and Chinese five-spice, this is a versatile recipe to use as a sauce, a marinade or as an ingredient in Asian-style salad recipes!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 5

Total Time 15

Course Sauce

Cuisine Chinese

Servings x 300ml jar (approx.)

Calories 464 kcal

Ingredients

3 cloves of garlic minced
3 cm ginger very finely chopped
150 ml hoisin sauce
30 ml apple cider vinegar
100 ml soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
¾ teaspoon Chinese five spice

Instructions

Mix all the ingredients in a small saucepan and bring to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, until sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has slightly reduced and thickened.
Leave the sauce to cool down, or use hot to coat crispy chicken or pork.

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STORAGE:

Cool the leftover char siu sauce down to room temperature first. Then spoon it into an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 1 week. You may also freeze Chinese BBQ sauce for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 464kcalCarbohydrates: 88gProtein: 16gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 8023mgPotassium: 506mgFiber: 6gSugar: 55gVitamin A: 16IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Char Siu, Char Siu Sauce, Chinese BBQ Sauce, Homemade Char Siu Sauce, Homemade Chinese Sauce

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