Lee Kum Kee makes the char siu sauce most home cooks reach for in the UK, and it is stocked in most Chinese and Asian grocers, plus some large supermarkets. It is a ready mixed marinade, so there is no need to build the five-spice, hoisin and honey base from scratch.
It works as a marinade, a glaze, or stirred through a stir fry for a quick char siu flavour.
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FAQ
Is char siu sauce the same as hoisin sauce?
No, though hoisin is one of the ingredients. Char siu sauce is a ready mixed marinade built on hoisin, soy, sugar and five spice.
How long should pork marinate in char siu sauce?
A few hours works, but overnight in the fridge gives a deeper flavour and better colour once cooked.
Can char siu sauce be used for anything other than pork?
Yes, it works on chicken, tofu, and even brushed over roasted vegetables for a similar sticky glaze.
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- Char siu sauce. The Lee Kum Kee jar.
