Chinese Barbecue Sauce (Char Sui) 1/2 cup sherry 2/3 cup hoisin sauce 2/3 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup sugar 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tspblack bean paste 1 1/2 tsp chinese 5-spice powder 1 tsp salt Combine all ingredients in a double boiler and simmer for 10 minutes or until it begins to thicken.