Quick and Easy Peking Sauce Recipe (Chinese Style)

Yield: 4-6

Peking Sauce

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Peking sauce is a rich, savory, and slightly sweet sauce often used in Chinese cuisine. It's a versatile condiment that can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or stir-fry sauce. Here's how to make an authentic Peking sauce using some traditional ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (Lee Kum Kee recommended)
• 2 tablespoons sweet bean sauce (or tian mian jiang)
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch mixture)
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sweet bean paste (or substitute with more sweet bean sauce)
• Optional: toasted sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

• Mince the garlic and ginger finely.
• In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a cornstarch mixture. Set aside.

2. Cook the Aromatics:

• In a small saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat.
• Add the minced garlic and ginger, sautéing until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. Combine the Sauces:

• Add the hoisin sauce, sweet bean sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, black vinegar, and sugar to the saucepan.
• Stir to combine all the ingredients, ensuring the sugar dissolves completely.

4. Add Water and Thicken:

• Pour in 1/2 cup of water, stirring the mixture until it is well combined.
• Bring the sauce to a quick boil.

5. Thicken the Sauce:

• Gradually add the cornstarch mixture to the saucepan, stirring constantly.
• Continue to simmer the sauce until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 2-3 minutes.

6. Adjust Seasoning:

• Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
• You can add more sugar for sweetness or more soy sauce for saltiness, according to your preference

7. Serve:

• Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly.
• Serve the Peking sauce warm or at room temperature with your favorite dishes.

Notes

What is hoisin sauce?

• Hoisin sauce is a thick, sweet-savory Chinese condiment made from ingredients like ground soybeans, sweet potatoes, spices, and sometimes garlic or chili, offering umami, mild tang, and a hint of smokines
• It is commonly used for dipping, marinades, stir-fries, or glazing meats like in Peking duck or moo shu beef/ pork.
• Lee Kum Kee brand is the best producer of Asian sauces - they make consistently flavor and quality products (though you can substitute another brand if unavailable)

What is sweet bean sauce (or tian mian jiang)

• it is a thick, dark brown Chinese condiment made primarily from fermented wheat flour, sugar, salt, and sometimes soybeans or other seasonings
• it has a sweet-savory flavor with umami notes and a molasses-like texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size

1/4 cups
Amount Per Serving Calories 110Total Fat 2gSugar 10gProtein 1g

Serving Suggestions for Peking Sauce:

• Peking Duck: This is the number one use, that is why it’s called peking duck! Spread the sauce on duck pancakes or spring pancakes before adding slices of duck, cucumber, and spring onion. “Duck pancakes” or “spring pancakes” in this context refer to thin, soft Chinese wrappers (also known as Chun Bing or Mandarin pancakes) specifically used for wrapping Peking duck. They’re not fluffy breakfast pancakes like American ones—instead, they’re steamed, crepe-like discs made from simple flour dough, about 6-8 inches wide, and very thin for easy rolling.
• Spare Ribs: Use as a glaze for spare ribs, brushing the sauce over the ribs before roasting to a golden brown.
• Spring Rolls and Dumplings: Serve as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, dumplings, or egg foo young.
• Stir-Fry: Add to stir-fried pork strips, chicken, or tofu with vegetables like chow mein or lo mein.
• Moo Shu Beef: Stir-fry thin slices of beef with shredded cabbage, mushrooms, and scrambled eggs in the sauce, then wrap it up in soft pancakes for a tasty, customizable wrap the whole family can enjoy. Same pancakes as above!
• Peking Sauce Pork: Try marinating some boneless pork chops in the sauce mix, then stir-fry or grill them until they’re nice and juicy.

Tips to get the original taste of peking sauce right:

• Asian Market: Look for ingredients like sweet bean sauce (tian mian jiang), hoisin sauce, and black vinegar in a local Asian market!
• Excess Oil: If the sauce becomes too oily, blot it with paper towels to remove the excess oil.
• Customization: Feel free to customize the sauce with additional spices or a touch of chili garlic sauce for heat.

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