Jazzed Up Black Bean Sauce

1½ tablespoons black bean sauce

2 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry

¼ teaspoon chili sauce with garlic

½ cup water

Combine all the ingredients.

Jazzed Up Hoisin Sauce

½ cup hoisin sauce

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger

1 teaspoon black rice vinegar, or to taste

½ teaspoon sesame oil

Combine all the ingredients.