Hoisin is made from soybeans, garlic, chili peppers and a variety of spices. It's used in sauces, as a condiment and as a barbecue glaze. It is used in sauces, soups, marinades, dressings, dips and main dishes. Oyster sauce Integral to Chinese cooking, oyster sauce is a dark brown, richly flavored sauce made from oysters, brine, soy sauce and spices. It is used as a seasoning agent, especially in stir-fries, and as a table condiment.
Oyster sauce imparts a rich, distinctive, savory flavor without any fishiness.
Plum sauce Also known as duck sauce, plum sauce is a Chinese condiment made from plums, apricots, vinegar and sugar. Plum sauce is used predominately as a dipping sauce for roasted meats and fried appetizers. Rice vinegar Used in both Japanese and Chinese cooking, rice vinegar is made from fermented rice and comes in several varieties, each differing in intensity and tartness. In general they are all fairly mild compared to European and American-style vinegars. They can be used in dressings, marinades, as dipping sauces and condiments.