Hoisin Sauce Substitute

Susie in Texas's Note:

I found this recipe on the net at another site. The original recipe calls for 1 tablespoon garlic powder but I like it better using fresh garlic cloves. This is a little bit mild compared to bottled Hoisin sauce but it is a great substitute in any oriental dish or marinade. All of the ingredients are available at your grocery, except maybe the yeast extract, which I found at a health food store.

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 1.5 cups

• 3/4 cup canned dark red kidney beans, reserve 1/4 cup of the bean liquid
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons molasses
• 3 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons five-spice powder
• 2 teaspoons yeast extract

Directions:

1. Drain kidney beans, reserving 1/4 cup of liquid for this recipe.
2. Place all ingredients into your blender or food processor.
3. Process to a puree.
4. Pour puree into a colander or strainer placed over a small mixing bowl.
5. Using the back of a spoon, press puree through the colander.
6. Discard any leftover bean skins.
7. Keep this refrigerated and stored in a glass jar with a lid.
8. It will keep for 7 days under refrigeration.