Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup Chinese cooking wine
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, Chinese cooking wine, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until it thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
4. Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature.
5. Transfer the sauce to a jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
20-25 minutes
Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size: Makes about 2 cups of sauce
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 70 per tablespoon
- Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
Substitutions for ingredients:
- Chinese cooking wine can be substituted with dry sherry or rice wine.
- Hoisin sauce can be substituted with oyster sauce or plum sauce.
- Rice vinegar can be substituted with apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar.
- Red pepper flakes can be substituted with chili paste or Sriracha sauce.
Variations:
- For a spicier sauce, add more red pepper flakes or chili paste.
- For a sweeter sauce, add more honey or brown sugar.
- For a smokier flavor, add a few drops of liquid smoke.
Tips and tricks:
- Make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Brush the sauce on skewered meats or vegetables before grilling or broiling.
- Use the sauce as a marinade for chicken, pork, or beef.
- Serve the sauce as a dipping sauce for grilled meats or vegetables.
Storage instructions: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Reheating instructions: Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Presentation ideas: Serve the sauce in a small bowl or ramekin alongside grilled meats or vegetables.
Garnishes: Garnish the sauce with chopped scallions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
Pairings: Serve the sauce with grilled meats, such as chicken, pork, or beef.
Suggested side dishes: Serve the sauce with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or Chinese-style noodles.
Troubleshooting advice: If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to thin it out. If the sauce is too thin, let it simmer for a few more minutes until it thickens.
Food safety advice: Store the sauce in the refrigerator and discard any leftover sauce that has been sitting at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Food history: Shao Kao is a popular street food in China that consists of skewered meats or vegetables that are grilled over charcoal. The sauce used for Shao Kao varies by region and can be sweet, spicy, or savory.
Flavor profiles: The Chinese BBQ Shao Kao Sauce is sweet, salty, and savory with a hint of spice and sesame flavor.
Serving suggestions: Serve the sauce as a dipping sauce or marinade for grilled meats or vegetables.
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Region: Chinese