Hoisin vs Teriyaki sauce: Is Chinese Hoisin like Japanese Teriyaki?

Hoisin sauce is Chinese and based on fermented soybean paste, whereas teriyaki sauce only has a small component of soy sauce. Hoisin sauce is therefore much thicker and saltier compared to its Japanese counterpart as teriyaki sauce tends to be sweeter. Plus teriyaki isn't even really Japanese, it originated in Hawaii! Hoisin sauce is also somewhat spicier compared to teriyaki sauce, but you'll probably appreciate both when using them as glazing for your next grilling recipe. There are some foods that work better with hoisin and some with teriyaki, and let's look at why. If you like Japanese food, you should get our free recipe quick guide, it's the ultimate EASY quick guide with our favorite recipes: https://www.bitemybun.com/free-japanese-cookbook/ Check out the full post here: https://www.bitemybun.com/is-hoisin-sauce-like-teriyaki/ And also, we've got our snackable steamed bun mascot up for sale now on your favorite sized t-shirts. Check our store here: https://www.bitemybun.com/store/ In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:41 Hoisin vs teriyaki 01:30 What is hoisin sauce? 03:10 What is Teriyaki sauce? 04:02 Is hoisin sauce like teriyaki?