Hong Kong Bbq Sauce

Elevate your cooking game with this rich and flavorful Hong Kong BBQ Sauce, a must-try for lovers of sweet, savory, and umami-packed Asian cuisine. This homemade sauce combines the deep, complex flavors of hoisin, two types of soy sauce, and Shaoxing rice wine with the natural sweetness of honey and brown sugar. Infused with aromatic five-spice powder, fresh garlic, and ginger, it delivers a bold, multidimensional taste that’s perfectly balanced. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry for a silky texture, this sauce is incredibly versatile—ideal for marinating meats, glazing roasted dishes, or serving as a dip. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy-to-make sauce will quickly become your secret weapon for adding authentic Hong Kong flair to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Soy sauce (light)
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce (dark)
• 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine)
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Five-spice powder
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 serving Cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the hoisin sauce, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese rice wine, honey, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar dissolves, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 2

Add the five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to the saucepan. Stir to combine and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Pour in the water and stir to incorporate, allowing the sauce to simmer gently for about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and stir well. Continue simmering the sauce for another 1-2 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 5

Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool completely before using. The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Step 6

Use the Hong Kong BBQ Sauce to marinate meats, brush over roasted meats as a glaze, or enjoy as a dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	252 grams (252.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	500

Total Fat 16.30g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.40g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 4047mg	176%
Total Carbohydrate 82.20g	30%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 60.90g
Protein 6.10g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 65mg	5%
Iron 2mg	12%
Potassium 397mg	8%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 29.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 65.8%