HOISIN SAUCE


Meaning of HOISIN SAUCE in English

[ 'hɔɪzɪn ]

■ noun a sweet, spicy dark red sauce made from soya beans, used in Chinese cooking.

Origin

Cantonese hoisin 'seafood', from hoi 'sea' + sin 'fresh'.

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