Hoisin Sauce Recipes

Pho Da Chien (means quicky Pho)

DEFINITION OF CHOW: tossing food about in a hot pan with very little oil, like sautHing

If you use a Chinese imported chili paste, beware! You may want to half the amount, an exquisite after burn can result. American brands of Chinese chili paste are tamer and that is what the recipe amounts are geared to.

In this recipe, the method of coating chicken pieces in a cornstarch batter and then stir frying them twice produces well-sealed, tender morsels. Enjoy!

This is quite a tasty appitizer. For an added taste, add some toasted sesame seeds while baking.

This salad travels well if you don't add the rice sticks and sesame oil/hoisin sauce till the last minute.

NOTES : **Five-spice powder, hoisin sauce and brown bean sauce can be found in the foreign food section of some supermarkets or in Oriental food stores.

This is a much leaner version of those glistening strips of pork, called 'char su', displayed in shops throughout Chinatowns. This tasty, crunch meat can be eaten hot or at room temperatue. Serve leftovers on a bed of stir fry vegetables.

This is a result of much experimentation. I haven't found a single recipe yet other than this one that actually reproduces the flavor of this dish as it is served in restaraunts. Because this recipe involves several steps that each have cooking options, please read through this recipe before starting and decide what approach is best for you. I have found that a single wok solution has worked for me but a deep fryer and wok combo is a better bet for many people.

Cook the tuna with less - or no - oil, substitute 1T olive oil for the butter in the sauce and enjoy!