Cantonese Brown Sauce
Elevate your Asian-inspired dishes with this rich, restaurant-style Cantonese Brown Sauce, a savory and versatile condiment that’s perfect for stir-fries, marinades, or as a dipping sauce. Crafted from a harmonious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine, this sauce delivers a deep umami flavor balanced with a touch of sweetness from sugar and aromatic notes of ginger and garlic. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it clings beautifully to your favorite proteins and veggies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this easy recipe is a must-have for anyone looking to create authentic Cantonese flavors at home. Add it to your cooking repertoire for a quick and delicious way to upgrade your weeknight meals!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ginger (minced)
- 1 teaspoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a medium-sized saucepan or wok over medium heat and add the cooking oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced ginger and garlic. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Add the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, sugar, and white pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Stir the cornstarch slurry to recombine and slowly pour it into the sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Cook the sauce for another 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame oil for added aroma and richness.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding a pinch of sugar or a dash more soy sauce if needed.
Serve immediately as a stir-fry sauce, a marinade, or a dipping sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
93 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.1 g | 9% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1116 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 5.3 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.9 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 72 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
