Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce 240g | Sweet & Savoury Umami Classic

Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce is one of those sauces that instantly makes a dish taste more complete. Made from fermented soybeans, garlic and spices, it has a rich, sweet-savoury flavour with deep umami character — the kind that defines so many beloved Cantonese dishes, from glossy glazed meats to comforting noodle bowls.

It's wonderfully versatile in the kitchen: use it as a glaze for roasted or grilled meats, stir it through stir-fries and noodle dishes for instant depth, blend it into marinades, or serve it as a dip alongside spring rolls and Peking duck-style wraps. The 240g jar brings restaurant-quality flavour to your kitchen with very little effort, making it a sauce you'll find yourself reaching for again and again.

Why you'll love it:

• Rich, sweet-savoury flavour with deep umami depth
• Made from fermented soybeans, garlic and aromatic spices
• Perfect for stir-fries, marinades, glazing and dipping
• Brings restaurant-quality Cantonese flavour to home cooking
• Convenient 240g jar of trusted Lee Kum Kee quality

Best enjoyed: Brushed onto roasted or grilled meats as a glaze, stirred through stir-fries and noodle dishes, or served as a dip for spring rolls and wrap-style dishes.

Suitable for: Fans of Cantonese-style cooking, those who enjoy glazed and grilled dishes, and anyone wanting an easy way to add rich, balanced flavour to meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is hoisin sauce traditionally used for? A: It's a versatile Cantonese condiment used to glaze roasted meats, season stir-fries and noodle dishes, flavour marinades, and serve as a dip for spring rolls and wraps.

Q: What does it taste like? A: It has a rich, sweet-savoury flavour with deep umami notes from fermented soybeans, garlic and spices — balanced rather than overly sweet or salty.

Q: How do I use it as a glaze? A: Brush it over meat or vegetables towards the end of roasting or grilling to build a rich, glossy, caramelised finish.

Q: How should I store it? A: Shake well before use, and refrigerate after opening to maintain its freshness and flavour.

Q: Where can I buy Lee Kum Kee Hoisin Sauce in South Africa? A: You can order it online from Fabasian, with fast nationwide delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria and beyond.