Chinese Takeout Sauce
Elevate your homemade Asian-inspired dishes with this versatile and flavor-packed Chinese Takeout Sauce! Crafted with pantry staples like low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 10 minutes. A perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy notes, enhanced by fresh garlic and ginger, makes it an irresistible addition to stir-fries, noodles, or as a dipping sauce. The cornstarch slurry creates a silky-smooth texture, giving your meals that signature Chinese restaurant-style gloss. Impress your taste buds and replicate your favorite takeout flavors right from the comfort of your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Whisk together until the brown sugar has dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer while stirring.
Once the sauce starts simmering, add the cornstarch slurry. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Use immediately in your favorite dish or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
85 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 669 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.5 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 16 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 89 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.
