Lee Kum Kee Char Siu (Chinese Barbecue) Sauce, 397g. The authentic marinade to easily recreate delicious Cantonese lacquered roast pork (Char Siu) in your own home.

Prepare Authentic Chinese BBQ at Home with Lee Kum Kee's Char Siu Sauce

Transport your taste buds to the streets of Guangzhou with Lee Kum Kee's Char Siu Sauce . Also known as "Chinese BBQ sauce," this sauce is the essential marinade for preparing the famous Char Siu Pork, a delicious roasted pork loin dish with a bright, caramelized red exterior.

The sauce is a masterful blend of sweet, sour, and savory flavors, made with honey, fermented soybean paste, and soy sauce , among other spices. Its consistency is perfect for adhering to the meat, tenderizing it, and imbuing it with a deep, complex flavor. Simply marinate strips of pork loin for a few hours and then roast them in the oven or on the grill, brushing with more sauce at the end for a perfect glaze.

But don't limit yourself to pork. This sauce is spectacular for marinating chicken wings, ribs, or even tofu . With Lee Kum Kee's quality and its formula without MSG or added colorings, achieving restaurant-quality results at home has never been easier.

• 🍖 The Authentic Taste of Cantonese Barbecue: Make delicious Char Siu (Chinese barbecue pork) with this sweet and sour, savory sauce. The secret to tender, flavorful meat!
• 🍯 Sweet and Sour Mix with Honey and Soy: Its recipe combines the sweetness of sugar and honey with the salty and umami flavor of soybean paste and soy sauce, creating a perfect balance.
• ✨ For Marinating, Glazing, and Stir-Frying: It's incredibly versatile. Use it as a marinade for pork loin, as a glaze for baked chicken wings, or as a sauce for a quick stir-fry.
• ✅ Glutamate and Colorant-Free Formula: Enjoy a more natural flavor. This sauce contains no monosodium glutamate (MSG) or added colorings. Suitable for vegetarians.
• 💯 Lee Kum Kee Quality and Tradition: Trust the most prestigious brand of Chinese sauces. A guarantee of authentic flavor and high-quality ingredients for your best recipes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What does "Char Siu" mean?
A: It literally means "fork roast," and refers to the traditional method of cooking long strips of marinated pork skewered on forks over a fire.

2. Is the sauce very sweet?
A: It has a predominantly sweet and sour flavor, where the sweetness of the sugar and honey is very well balanced with the saltiness of the soy.

3. Does it contain gluten?
A: Yes, the recipe includes wheat flour in the fermented soybean paste and soy sauce.

4. How do I use it for marinating?
A: For 500g of meat, use about 4-5 tablespoons of sauce. Rub the sauce over the meat and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours, or ideally overnight.

5. Is it suitable for vegetarians?
A: Yes, all the ingredients are plant-based, so it's perfect for marinating tofu, seitan, or tempeh.

6. Once opened, does it need to be refrigerated?
A: Yes, once the jar is opened, it should be kept in the refrigerator to maintain its full quality and flavor.