Hoisin Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp canola oil

• 1 Tbsp minced fresh garlic

• Pinch chili flakes

• Pinch five spice powder

• 1/3 cup brown sugar

• 1 tsp sea salt

• 2 Tbsp low-sodium tamari sauce

• 5 Tbsp white vinegar

• 3 Tbsp water

• 1/3 cup canned black beans

Instructions

1. In a medium sauté pan, combine oil, garlic, chili and five-spice powder. Sauté over medium heat until garlic turns golden brown. Add sugar and cook over low heat until sugar caramelizes.

2. Add remaining ingredients and cook until thick, about 20 to 30 minutes over low heat. Cool. Transfer to blender container and puree until smooth.