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Chinese Sauces, Dressings & Condiments

Many of the Chinese sauces that you buy from the store – hoisin, chili oil, chili-garlic, black bean, and XO, for example – are even tastier (and free of additives!) if you make them at home. If you’re looking to shop for sauces, I’ve got you covered as well – check out my store page to see my go-to brands.

Beginner Sauce Recipes

Chinese BBQ sauce

Sauce, Dressing, & Condiment

Chinese BBQ Sauce (叉烧酱)

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce - An all-purpose sauce that is not only very easy to make, but also tastes better and is way healthier than bottled sauce. {vegetarian, gluten-free adaptable}

Sauce, Dressing, & Condiment

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

Three Must-Have Asian Salad Dressing Recipes - Each takes just two minutes to make, and these sauces last for weeks in the fridge. It is the best item to have on hand for whipping up a quick and healthy dinner in no time. {Vegan, Gluten Free adaptable}

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Must-Have Asian Salad Dressing (three recipes)

Beijing style hot pot dipping sauce

Sauce, Dressing, & Condiment

Beijing Hot Pot Dipping Sauce (京式火锅蘸料)

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XO sauce close-up

Homemade XO Sauce (XO酱)

Luxurious XO sauce is super rich with a seafood umami flavor that’s both savory and sweet. Add it to rice, noodles, fried rice, and much more to boost the taste. What is XO sauce XO sauce is a very interesting creation, considering China’s culinary history goes back thousands of…

Intermediate Sauce Recipes

One of the most versatile Chinese sauces that goes well with almost any ingredients, and suitable for stir frying, baking, grilling, and steaming. {GF, paleo, vegan}

Homemade Black Bean Sauce

Hot pot with Sichuan spicy soup and non-spicy soup

Sichuan Hot Pot Soup Base (川式清油火锅底料)

Homemade chili garlic sauce close up

Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce (Huy Fong Brand Copycat)

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Homemade chili garlic sauce close up

Homemade Chili Garlic Sauce (Huy Fong Brand Copycat)

Beijing style hot pot dipping sauce

Beijing Hot Pot Dipping Sauce (京式火锅蘸料)

Hot pot with Sichuan spicy soup and non-spicy soup

Sichuan Hot Pot Soup Base (川式清油火锅底料)

XO sauce close-up

Homemade XO Sauce (XO酱)

Chinese lotus seed paste

Homemade Lotus Seed Paste (莲蓉馅)

Chinese BBQ sauce

Chinese BBQ Sauce (叉烧酱)

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce - An all-purpose sauce that is not only very easy to make, but also tastes better and is way healthier than bottled sauce. {vegetarian, gluten-free adaptable}

Homemade Sweet Chili Sauce

Chinese Flavored Sweet Soy Sauce (复制酱油) - Learn to make the secret ingredient that will make your Sichuan food taste extra fragrant and authentic.

Chinese Flavored Sweet Soy Sauce (复制酱油)

Tender, juicy chicken breast roasted with a rich, spicy dry rub. Only 30 minutes required, including prep and cooking. {Gluten-Free}

Sichuan Dry Rub Roast Chicken Breast

How to Make Chili Oil (辣椒油) | Chinese Chili Oil | Gluten-Free | Vegan | Vegetarian | Condiment | Chinese Food | Chinese Recipes | Asian Food

How to Make Chili Oil (辣椒油)

7 Best Chinese Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

7 Best Chinese Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

Vegetarian oyster sauce

Homemade Vegetarian Oyster Sauce (Vegan Stir Fry Sauce)

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Homemade Kung Pao Sauce

Cook scallion oil ahead of time for quick dinner prep and to create an extra fragrant dish! {vegan, gluten-free}

Homemade Scallion Oil

One of the most versatile Chinese sauces that goes well with almost any ingredients, and suitable for stir frying, baking, grilling, and steaming. {GF, paleo, vegan}

Homemade Black Bean Sauce

Learn this one secret ingredient to make the best General Tso sauce that you will want to pour on everything!

Homemade General Tso Sauce

Homemade Orange Sauce | Gluten-Free | Vegetarian | vegan | Chinese Recipe | Sauce | Stir Fry

Homemade Orange Chicken Sauce (and How to Make 3 Different Meals with It)

You only need a few ingredients and 5 minutes to make a superior five spice powder at home!

Homemade Five Spice Powder

Four Chinese dumpling sauce recipes from northern to southern China. You won’t go wrong with any of them!

How to Make Chinese Dumpling Sauce

Homemade Hoisin Sauce - Try this homemade hoisin sauce once and you will never want to use a store bought one again. | omnivorescookbook.com

Homemade Hoisin Sauce

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