Hoisin Sauce

Hoisin sauce is part of the bean sauce family. It is a rich, thick, dark, brownish-red sauce, made from soya bean paste, garlic, vinegar, sugar, spices and other flavourings. It is at once sweet and spicy and its texture ranges from creamy thick to thin. In the West, it is often used mixed with some sesame oil and used as a sauce for Peking Duck.