Asian sauce recipes are a must-have for any kitchen. They are so good and flavorful and are a great way to add variety to your cooking, especially Asian dishes. Asian sauces are not just easy to make; they can be made in large quantities and frozen for later use!
There are many different types of Asian sauces. Here, I will introduce some popular Asian sauce recipes you can try at home:
Asian sauce (start with “A-I”)
1. Asian Chicken Marinade
This Asian Chicken Marinade combines the best Asian flavors to bring you juicy grilled chicken, coated in a sweet and savory glaze.
Bang Bang Sauce is sweet, spicy, creamy, and the perfect drizzle or dipping sauce for seafood (shrimp!), meat, and vegetables. This sauce was made famous by the Bonefish Grill appetizer Bang Bang Shrimp, and the homemade version is so easy to make!
The main ingredients for black bean sauce are fermented black bean pastes. It is a perfect combination for noodle dishes or any stir-fry dishes
3. Black Bean Sauce
Homemade black bean sauce is a staple in many Chinese home kitchens and is one of the easiest sauces to make at home. It’s not as scary as it sounds. You probably already have all the ingredients in your kitchen!
Chili oil is a popular ingredient in Chinese cuisine, and it is often used as a dipping sauce or a condiment for other dishes like fried rice. Sweet chili sauce has sugar, vinegar, garlic, and red pepper flakes(or dried red chilis). This sweet-and-spicy sauce works well with chicken wings, pork chops, or even on top of French fries and sushi rolls!
It also goes well with grilled shrimp skewers because of its sweet flavor and sour kick! Sweet chili sauce can be used in marinades or served on the side at your next barbecue party!
4. Easy homemade Chilli oil
Chili oil is a divinely flavourful condiment made by infusing oil with Sichuan pepper and other spices. The spicy kick and aromatic flavors of the oil can enhance the taste of many dishes, making it a popular condiment in many cuisines around the world.
Unagi Sauce, also known as eel sauce, is a popular Japanese condiment used to top sushi and other dishes. This recipe for homemade eel sauce is easy to make from scratch using just four simple ingredients!
This savory brownish-red liquid which widely used in Asian food. The best substitute for hoisin sauce is Worcestershire sauce and oyster sauce. However, Worcestershire sauce is a thinner texture than hoisin sauce.
8. Hoisin Peanut Sauce
Freshly made Hoisin Peanut Sauce is easy to make and perfect for fresh and healthy spring rolls. It has a sweet and salty flavor that elevates Asian dishes' flavor and is made with only a few ingredients. In just 5 minutes, you will be ready to use this delightful sauce as a dipping sauce or an easy stir-frying sauce.
Sambal Goreng is a fresh and spicy chilli paste that can be used to add a little heat to many meals. This vegan sambal is ready in under 15 minutes, and keeps up to 4 weeks in the fridge. Perfect when served with Nasi Campur, curries and stir fries.
This Indian restaurant/takeaway style Indian mint sauce or mint yogurt chutney is an easy recipe that goes well with so many dishes as well as Indian appetizers and Indian snacks. Ready within 5 minutes.
Korean BBQ sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce used in Korean cuisine to flavor grilled meats. It’s similar to teriyaki sauce but with a little extra kick. The sauce has a great flavor and can be used to marinate beef or chicken.
11. Korean BBQ Sauce
This quick, pantry-friendly Korean BBQ sauce comes together in minutes and adds huge flavor to many dishes! Add stir-fries, grilled or roasted vegetables, sandwiches, burgers, and tacos, and as a dipping sauce for everything from nuggets to spring rolls!
Miso Sauce is an umami-packed Japanese sauce that comes together in less than 10 minutes with just 5 ingredients. Enjoy this sauce as a glaze or marinade for fish, vegges and more!
Once you try this easy homemade schezwan sauce recipe, you’ll never be able to go back to the bottled stuff. It’s ‘extremely’ spicy and pungent with delicious flavor.
Asian stir fry sauce is another delicious sauce widely used in Chinese cooking. The main ingredient usually is regular soy sauce and garlic cloves..
17. Stir Fry Sauce
Here's the best ever all-purpose stir fry sauce that you can make in just a couple of minutes, and you can use it with vegetables, chicken, fish, meat, or tofu. It's so easy to make and can be used to make stir-fries, to season meat and fish, or as a marinade.
This famous Chinese sauce has vinegar(or lemon juice), sugar(or maple syrup), and ketchup. It’s often used on fried rice or Chinese egg rolls.
19. Sweet and Sour Sauce
This sweet and sour sauce is a homemade version of the classic Asian sauce that takes just minutes to make and uses common pantry ingredients. Use sweet and sour sauce as a dip, to season a stir fry or to brush onto grilled meat or seafood.
Simple to make homemade sunbutter satay sauce – AKA peanut sauce without the peanuts! If you've been looking for a nut-free alternative to your favorite peanut sauce, try this easy, delicious, and versatile sunflower seed butter sauce!
Sriracha sauce is the primary ingredient in this delicious recipe.
23. Sriracha Aioli
Want to make a delicious sriracha aioli? This spicy, tangy sriracha aioli recipe is the ticket! Make homemade from scratch or an easy shortcut version, both less than 10 minutes.
Samosas are an Indian deep-fried snack that are delicious on their own but often served with chutneys. Here are 2 delicious samosa sauce recipes, which can also be used as Indian chaat dipping sauces.
This 7 ingredient Spicy Cashew Dressing is full of bold asian flavors, super creamy, and only takes about 15 minutes to make. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free.
This Asian salad dressing is a blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, ginger and sesame oil that makes for the perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors. It takes just minutes to make and is perfect for an Asian inspired green salad or to drizzle over grilled veggies.
This Japanese-inspired teriyaki sauce is usually made from sweet soy sauce(this recipe is soy-free), sugar, and other ingredients such as sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Teriyaki dishes are a popular dish made with this brown sauce.
27. Soy-free Teriyaki Sauce
Easy homemade soy-free teriyaki sauce made with coconut aminos and sweetened with honey. Skip the store-bought teriyaki sauce, which can be high in sugar and contain wheat and/or soy, and give this one a try instead!
Fish sauce is another savory sauce used for centuries in different parts of Asia. The main ingredient in fish sauce is anchovies, which give it a distinct flavor and smell. You can find fish sauce in any grocery or Asian store near you.
28. Vietnamese Fish Sauce Dipping Sauce
A quick and easy recipe for Vietnamese Dipping Sauce (Nuoc Cham / Nuoc Mam) made with fish sauce with a balance of sweet, sour and salty flavors.
Creamy, sweet, tangy, and salty Yum Yum Sauce is a delicious condiment that instantly bumps up the flavor of whatever you put it on! It’s one of the most popular hibachi sauces at Japanese teppanyaki restaurants, and it’s commonly eaten on fried rice and grilled meat.
Add some warm and spicy ginger and tamari to this Yuzu Dressing and you'll be so glad you gave this salad dressing a go! Nothing will taste the same again!
Asian sauces can be used in many different ways, but generally, they are incorporated into recipes to add flavor, moisture, and texture. These Asian sauces I introduced above can be used to make stir-fries, soups, and even desserts. With so many Asian sauces, you can easily create a new twist on your favorite dish. Let me know what you think by leaving a comment below. 🙂
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