This elusively named condiment originated in Hong Kong, with roots dating to the 1970s and 80s. "XO", which stands for "extra-old", is a nod to XO cognac – an aged liquor that often signifies ...

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1 tablespoon black bean-garlic sauce l tablespoon chili-garlic sauce; 2 teaspoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar; Instructions. Combine scallops, 2 cups water, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil ...

XO sauce was the height of sophistication in Hong Kong in the 1980s. "The dried scallops are a little expensive, but that’s kind of the point," says Adam Liaw who shares this rich and punchy ...

Add the hoisin sauce, the sweet bean paste, and ½ cup water, and mix well. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 4 minutes. Add the tofu and the XO sauce, and continue to simmer until the tofu ...

Preparation 1. In a medium bowl, combine mustard, yogurt, honey and cayenne pepper. 2. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the green beans.

The fermented beans are a key ingredient in all-purpose black bean sauce, which includes soy sauce, garlic, ginger, vinegar and sometimes a sweetener like sugar.