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Teriyaki Sauce
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Similar sweet-savory profile; slightly thinner
10.0
hoisin sauce substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 6.0 · Thick, dark Chinese condiment made from fermented soybeans, garlic, chilies, and sugar, with a sweet-salty flavor reminiscent of Asian barbecue sauce. Used to glaze Peking duck, flavor stir-fries, and spread on bao.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Molasses
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix with soy sauce 1:1 for quick substitute
10.0
03
Plum Sauce
6.71 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Fruity and tangy; works as dipping sauce or glaze, thinner than hoisin with less spice
6.7
04
Soy Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Add a little honey and sesame oil for closer match
5.0
05
Miso
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Mix with honey and sesame oil for similar depth
5.0
06
Oyster Sauce
5.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Slightly sweeter with umami depth; use 1:1 in stir-fries, less complex spice profile than hoisin
5.0