Description
Lee Kum Kee Spare Rib Sauce 397g
Lee Kum Kee Spare Rib Sauce (397g) is a rich, savory, and sweet Chinese marinade specifically crafted to glaze and flavor pork ribs, beef short ribs, and other proteins. Produced by the global brand Lee Kum Kee, this thick sauce delivers an authentic Cantonese barbecue flavor profile with hints of sweetness and deep umami.
- Flavor Profile: Distinctly sweet, salty, and savory with a thick consistency optimized for high-heat cooking and glazing.
- Primary Uses: Ideal for marinating, grilling, roasting, baking, or stir-frying.
- Allergen Info: Contains soybeans, sesame, and wheat (gluten).
Nutritional Values & Ingredients
Per 100g of sauce, the typical nutritional content includes:
Energy 847 kJ / 201 kcal
Fat 3.9g–4.0g (0.6g saturated)
Carbohydrates 38.0g (37.0g sugars)
Protein 2.3g–2.5g
Salt 11.1g
Ingredients: White sugar, water, tomato paste, salt, fermented soybean paste, sesame paste, garlic, modified corn starch, spices, sesame oil, acetic acid (E260), caramel color (E150c), and xanthan gum (E415).
- Marinating: Coat your spare ribs or chicken wings thoroughly and refrigerate for a few hours—ideally overnight—to maximize depth of flavor.
- Basting & Glazing: Brush the thick sauce generously onto the meat during the final minutes of roasting or barbecuing to achieve a sticky, caramelized skin without burning.
- Stir-Frying: Toss a couple of tablespoons directly into hot woks with proteins or firm tofu to quickly bind the ingredients in a glossy, flavorful sheen.
