noun
- Plural of hoisin; a thick, dark, sweet and salty sauce made from soybeans, used in Chinese cuisine.
Usage: Usually used as a mass noun (hoisin sauce) but can be pluralized when referring to multiple varieties or containers.
Examples
- The restaurant offers several different hoisins from various regions of China.
- She brushed the hoisins onto the duck before roasting it.
- These hoisins work well as a dipping sauce for spring rolls.
- The chef compared the flavors of three premium hoisins for the new menu.