Char Siu Sauce Recipe
Homemade char siu marinade with soy, hoisin, and five spice. Perfect for grilled pork, oven-roasted chicken, or stir-fries.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- a few drops of red food coloring as needed
Instructions
- Whisk the marinade: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and whisk until the sugar dissolves and everything is well blended.
- Let it rest: You can use it right away or let it sit for 5–10 minutes so the garlic and spices meld. Marinate pork, chicken, or your favorite meat and let it rest for a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts
Char Siu Sauce Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
207
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
1
mg
0
%
Sodium
3027
mg
132
%
Potassium
212
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
35
g
12
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
21
g
23
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
9
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.