description Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce (Chinese Barbecue Sauce) Overview
Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce is a bottled marinade produced by Lee Kum Kee, a food company founded in 1888 in Guangdong and now headquartered in Hong Kong. The product is intended for preparing char siu, Cantonese barbecued pork, which is part of the siu mei tradition of Cantonese roast-meat shops. The sauce combines sugar, soy sauce, fermented bean products, garlic, and other ingredients to produce the sweet glaze characteristic of char siu. It is widely sold in Asian supermarkets and is also used as a flavoring in stir-fries and other dishes.
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What is Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce used for?
It is a bottled marinade and glaze for char siu, the Cantonese style of barbecued pork. It can also season chicken, ribs, roasted vegetables, and other grilled foods.
Who makes Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce?
The sauce is made by Lee Kum Kee, a Chinese food company founded in Guangdong in 1888. The company is now headquartered in Hong Kong.
What is char siu?
Char siu is Cantonese barbecued meat, most commonly pork, prepared with a sweet and savory marinade. It belongs to the broader siu mei tradition of Cantonese roasted and barbecued foods.
How do I use Char Siu Sauce at home?
Coat the meat with the sauce as a marinade, then brush on another layer while roasting or grilling. The sauce provides the characteristic sweet, dark glaze associated with Cantonese char siu.
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