I personally liken it to a Chinese barbecue sauce of sorts: both are usually made with ingredients like sugar, soybeans, and vinegar, as well as salt, thickeners, and spices.

Add the hoisin and lime juice, and cook, stirring frequently, until everything is evenly coated, about 1 minute; remove from the heat. Taste, and season with more salt and pepper as desired.

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Ingredients: ¼ cup hoisin sauce 2 tablespoons dry sherry OR sake 1 tablespoon soy sauce, plus more if needed 3 tablespoons grapeseed or other neutral oil 2 medium green OR red OR orange OR yellow ...