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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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When it comes to cheap pho, many customers drown their bowl in Sriracha and hoisin sauce.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2024

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

The fat rolls are bound with scallions and cucumber and served with a combination of hoisin and oyster sauces.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 7, 2023

If you can't get your hands on it, substitute 2 tablespoons of hoisin sauce, or 1 tablespoon each of soy sauce and brown sugar.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 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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