Hoisin Sauce - Microwave

Breez's Note:

Quite a while back, I was visiting my friend Katy, and started flipping through pages of her Kenmore microwave book. At that time I was "playing" with all kinds of Chinese recipes, so I copied this recipe for hoisin sauce. I've had a request to post it here on Zaar.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 cups

• 8 ounces beef broth
• 4 ounces soy sauce
• 4 ounces dry sherry
• 2 tablespoons arrowroot or 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a 4 cup glass microwaveable container and stir well.
2. Cover with plastic and cook on high power for 4 to 4 1/2 minutes or until thickened.
3. This makes about 1 3/4 cups sauce.

Reviews

[Catnip46]

This turned out good just like the store bought. Same taste, same consistency and so much cheaper to make. This only took a few minutes to make. I only made half a batch not knowing how long it will keep. I used everything but the tomato paste, I didn't want to open a whole can for only 1 Tbl. so I used ketchup instead. Still turned out great.

[Frifiporchavio]

I made this on the stove and mixed the cornstarch with a little water, then added it to the mixture once it boiled. I also substituted vegetable broth for the beef broth. We had it over tofu and broccoli with brown rice. Delicious!

[breezermom]

Perfect! You saved me from having to run out to the store.....again!! Thanks for sharing this, it's wonderful!