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What goes with hoisin

What goes with hoisin sauce: rice vinegar, soy, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, sriracha.

Best pairings

  • Rice vinegar

    Cuts the candy-like sweetness.

  • Soy sauce

    Adds salt and umami so the sweetness doesn't dominate.

  • Sesame oil

    Roasted depth that hoisin already hints at.

  • Garlic

    Raw, grated — a teaspoon transforms a dipping sauce.

  • Ginger

    Sharp warmth against the dark, sweet body.

  • Sriracha

    Heat builds the lacquered glaze for ribs and tofu.

FAQ

Can I substitute hoisin with oyster sauce?

Not quite — hoisin is sweeter and more aromatic. Use oyster sauce with a teaspoon of sugar and a dab of five-spice in a pinch.

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