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hoisin

British

/ ˌhɔɪˈsɪn /

noun

Also called: Peking sauce. (in Chinese cookery) a sweet spicy reddish-brown sauce made from soya beans, sugar, vinegar, and garlic

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Etymology

Origin of hoisin

C20: from Cantonese

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Sheridan butcher’s, the co-owner John Sinclair was selling a commemorative coronation sausage, with pork, plums, ginger and hoisin sauce.

From New York Times ● May 1, 2023

Peanut butter, jelly, relish, taco sauce, mustard, ketchup, olives, pickles and Worcestershire, soy, barbecue and hoisin sauces held at 40 degrees or above for more than eight hours can be consumed.

From Washington Post ● Dec. 5, 2022

Meanwhile, stir the peanut butter, hoisin, lime juice, sugar and red-pepper flakes in a large bowl.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 31, 2022

Unlike teriyaki or hoisin sauce, fish sauce has a liquid-like consistency that more closely resembles soy sauce or vinegar.

From Salon ● May 9, 2022

The hotel has provided little packets of shampoo which, upon opening, I discover is the consistency and color of hoisin sauce.

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan

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