Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 3 cm ginger (ca. 1 piece)
• 0.5 tsp Chili flakes
• 2 tbsp sesame oil (20 g each)
• 120 g bean or miso paste
• 3 tbsp sugar (45 g each)
• 100 ml soy sauce
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (30 ml each)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Peel and finely chop garlic and ginger. Together with the chili, sauté in a small pot with oil until golden brown. Add the bean paste and fry briefly. Stir in sugar, soy sauce, and 100 ml water. Bring to a boil and simmer while stirring frequently for about 20 minutes until thickened.

2. 2.

   Blend the hoisin sauce finely if desired, season with rice vinegar, and let it cool.