Nota Bene! Magazine

Hoisin sauce, also called Chinese barbeque sauce is a fragrant, pungent sauce used frequently in Asian stir-fries and marinades. Made from a combination of fermented soy, garlic, vinegar, and usually chilis and sweetener, hoisin is dark in color and thick in consistency. It has a very strong salty and slightly sweet flavor, which some may find objectionable.

Because the flavor can be overpowering, particularly if you’re new to Asian cuisine, it’s recommended that you use only a bit at a time to experiment with the flavor. Or, dilute the flavor by adding water or oil to the paste before using in a recipe. (source)

We would simply combine equal parts of hoisin sauce, light soy sauce and sugar to make a quick and easy marinade for chicken, pork or fish. Or check out this recipe for hoisin glazed salmon to get you started. Available at your local asian market.