A South African braai is all about fire, flavour and sharing food with family and friends. Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce brings a delicious Cantonese-style glaze to the braai, giving meat that sticky, caramelised finish people love.
Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml is described as a deeply savoury and subtly sweet sauce inspired by Cantonese-style char siu. The product page highlights it as ideal for roast pork, chicken wings, ribs, braai meats, stir-fries and dipping. The sauce includes ingredients such as soya sauce, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, plum sauce, ginger, chilli, Chinese 5 spice and aniseed.
Why Chinese BBQ Works So Well on a South African Braai
South African braai flavours are usually smoky, flame-grilled and bold. Chinese BBQ sauce adds a different layer: sweet, salty, savoury, spicy and aromatic. When it hits the heat, the sugars in the sauce help create a glossy glaze and caramelised edges.
The secret is timing. Do not add the sauce too early over very hot flames, because sweet sauces can burn. First cook the meat almost all the way through, then brush on Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce during the final few minutes so it becomes sticky, shiny and full of flavour.
Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml
Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml is a sticky, savoury and subtly sweet sauce made for roast pork, ribs, chicken wings, braai meats, stir-fries and dipping. It is an easy way to bring Asian-inspired flavour to a classic South African braai.
Use it as a marinade, glaze, basting sauce or table sauce. It works especially well when brushed over meat near the end of cooking.
Recipe: Sticky Chinese BBQ Braai Ribs
These sticky Chinese BBQ braai ribs are perfect for weekend gatherings, family braais and game-day meals. The sauce gives the ribs a glossy char siu-style finish with a South African braai feel.
Sticky Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Braai Ribs
A simple braai recipe using Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml as a marinade, basting sauce and finishing glaze.
Ingredients
- 1.2 kg pork ribs or beef short ribs
- 4 to 6 tablespoons Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger, optional
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, spring onion or fresh coriander
Method
- Pat the ribs dry and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Mix Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce with olive oil, garlic, ginger and lemon juice or vinegar.
- Coat the ribs with half of the sauce mixture and allow them to marinate for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavour, marinate overnight in the fridge.
- Prepare your braai with medium heat. Avoid placing the ribs directly over very high flames.
- Braai the ribs slowly, turning often, until cooked through and tender.
- During the last 10 to 15 minutes, brush on more Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce and turn regularly so the sauce becomes sticky and caramelised.
- Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes, then brush with one final layer of sauce before serving.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, spring onion or coriander for extra colour and flavour.
Braai Tip
For the best sticky glaze, braai the meat first and baste near the end. This prevents the sauce from burning and gives the ribs a beautiful glossy finish.
How to Use Chinese BBQ Sauce on Different Braai Meats
Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce can be used in different ways depending on what you are cooking. Here are easy braai ideas for your next weekend meal.
Marinate the wings, braai until cooked, then baste again during the final few minutes for sticky Chinese BBQ wings.
Brush over pork belly slices near the end of cooking for sweet, savoury and caramelised edges.
Use the sauce as a glaze for chicken, pork or vegetable sosaties, especially with peppers, onion and pineapple.
Use lightly as a finishing glaze to add an Asian-inspired twist to classic braai chops.
Brush over mushrooms, baby marrow, corn or peppers during the last few minutes on the braai.
Serve warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce for ribs, wings, chips or spring rolls.
What to Serve with Chinese BBQ Braai Ribs
Because Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce has sweet, savoury and aromatic flavour, it pairs beautifully with fresh and simple sides. Try serving your ribs or wings with:
- Asian-style coleslaw: cabbage, carrot, spring onion and a light mayo or vinegar dressing.
- Braai mielies: grilled corn with butter and a light brush of sauce.
- Potato salad: a classic South African braai side that balances the sticky glaze.
- Garlic bread: perfect for soaking up extra sauce.
- Fresh cucumber salad: cool, crunchy and refreshing next to rich BBQ meat.
Why Choose Hannay’s Chinese BBQ for Your Braai?
Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce is made for people who love bold flavour. It brings together sweet, savoury and aromatic notes that work beautifully with smoke and flame. Whether you are making sticky ribs, glazed wings, char siu-style pork, braai sosaties or a quick stir-fry, this sauce helps you create something memorable with very little effort.
Buy Chinese BBQ Sauce Online in South Africa
If you are looking for Chinese BBQ sauce, Asian braai sauce, sticky rib marinade, char siu glaze, chicken wing sauce or a gourmet sauce for your next South African braai, Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml is a delicious choice. Shop online and add bold flavour to your next fire-cooked meal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use Chinese BBQ sauce on a South African braai?
Yes. Chinese BBQ sauce works very well on a South African braai, especially with ribs, chicken wings, pork belly, chops and sosaties. Add it near the end of cooking for the best sticky glaze.
When should I baste meat with Chinese BBQ sauce?
Baste the meat during the final 10 to 15 minutes of cooking. This gives the sauce time to caramelise without burning over the flames.
What meat works best with Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce?
It works especially well with pork ribs, beef ribs, chicken wings, pork belly, chicken thighs, lamb chops and braai sosaties.
Can I use Hannay’s Chinese BBQ Sauce as a dipping sauce?
Yes. Serve it as a dipping sauce with ribs, wings, chips, spring rolls or grilled vegetables.
Ready to Add an Asian Twist to Your Braai?
Shop Hannay’s Chinese BBQ 300ml online and use it for sticky ribs, glazed wings, char siu-style pork and unforgettable braai meals.
