Hoisin Sauce Substitute

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.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 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.