Sauce served with Peking duck

HOISIN

This sweet and tangy Chinese condiment is often made with fermented soybeans, garlic, and chili, commonly used as a dipping sauce or glaze.

This clue refers to the thick, sweet-savory sauce traditionally paired with Peking duck, a famous Chinese dish. "Hoisin" is made from fermented soybeans, garlic, vinegar, and spices, giving it a rich, slightly tangy flavor that complements the crispy duck. The name comes from the Chinese word for "seafood," though the sauce itself doesn’t contain any—it’s just a historical reference to its original use. If you’ve had Peking duck wrapped in pancakes, this is the dark, sticky sauce that ties it all together.