Hoisin sauce is Chinese and based on fermented soybean paste, whereas teriyaki sauce only has a small component of soy sauce. Hoisin sauce is therefore much thicker and saltier compared to its Japanese counterpart as teriyaki sauce tends to be sweeter.
Plus teriyaki isn't even really Japanese, it originated in Hawaii!
Hoisin sauce is also somewhat spicier compared to teriyaki sauce, but you'll probably appreciate both when using them as glazing for your next grilling recipe.
There are some foods that work better with hoisin and some with teriyaki, and let's look at why.
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In this video:
00:00 Intro
00:41 Hoisin vs teriyaki
01:30 What is hoisin sauce?
03:10 What is Teriyaki sauce?
04:02 Is hoisin sauce like teriyaki?
Hoisin Vs Teriyaki Sauce: Is Chinese Hoisin Like Japanese Teriyaki? For Country: United States. City: Fort Lauderdale, High Point, Moreno Valley, New Haven, Sioux Falls
