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Spicy Hoisin Glaze

By Keith Dresser

Published on August 7, 2013

Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes about 2/3 cup

Spicy Hoisin Glaze

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 teaspoon cornstarch ⅓ cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 1 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

Before You Begin

For a spicier glaze, use the larger amount of Sriracha sauce.

Instructions

  1. Whisk vinegar and cornstarch together in small saucepan until cornstarch has dissolved. Whisk in hoisin, corn syrup, Sriracha, ginger, and five-spice powder. Bring mixture to boil over high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer glaze to bowl.
Spicy Hoisin Glaze

Spicy Hoisin Glaze

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Time

15 minutes

Yield

Makes about 2/3 cup

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
⅓ cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 - 2 tablespoons Sriracha sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
¼ teaspoon five-spice powder

Why This Recipe Works

We use a small amount of corn syrup, which is less sweet than other sweeteners, to provide viscosity but not a lot of sweetness.

Before You Begin

For a spicier glaze, use the larger amount of Sriracha sauce.

Instructions

  1. Whisk vinegar and cornstarch together in small saucepan until cornstarch has dissolved. Whisk in hoisin, corn syrup, Sriracha, ginger, and five-spice powder. Bring mixture to boil over high heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute. Transfer glaze to bowl.

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