Asian-Style Sauces

This soy substitute is great if you're gluten free or just trying to cut down on the salt. This recipe gives you all the umami with none of the sodium.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Love the nuggets and sweet & sour from the golden arches? Apricot preserves, Italian dressing, and a couple other add-ins make a fantastic sauce...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Better than the take-out packets of sweet and sour that you get from a Chinese restaurant. You can whip up your own batch right at home.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Whether you are out of the bottled kind or just want to make your own at home, this recipe for making hoisin sauce from scratch is a 5-star winner!


Time:   under 30 minutes

Soy sauce, beef broth, and oyster sauce combine with a few other basic ingredients in this essential Asian blend.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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Having a good stir-fry sauce on hand makes quick dinners even easier. Combinations of leftover and fresh ingredients will come together with this simple sauce that you can keep in...


Time:   under 30 minutes

A sensational Szechuan sauce that will make you skip store bought for good. Sesame oil, ginger, and star anise give this sauce its authentic kick. Use it for a beef or shrimp...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This thick, homemade sweet and sour sauce blows take-out packets out of the water. Plum jam and pineapple spiked with savory soy sauce and vinegar makes for an outstanding...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This simple ponzu sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for dumplings, a marinade for fish or seafood, or as a salad dressing.


Time:   under 30 minutes

A sauce so good you'll be finding all sorts of new uses for it. Egg rolls and chicken are a given, but stir fries would also go great with this pineapple and...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

You can't go wrong when sticking with the basics. Here's a fantastic make-ahead sauce that'll make delicious, spur of the moment stir-fries a cinch in your kitchen.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, water, white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, chicken broth

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This is a tasty dipping sauce for egg rolls, wontons, or fried shrimp. A simple orange sauce gets a little extra zip from horseradish and ginger.


Time:   30-60 minutes

Garlic and ginger are always a good call when it comes to Asian cuisine. Use this garlic sauce to spice up all sorts of creations. If you like your sauces extra thick, just whisk...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Chinese brown sauce is a savory, dark brown sauce used in Chinese cuisine. This sauce is commonly used as a dip for meats or as a stir-fry sauce.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

This three-ingredient sauce could not be simpler! Ketchup, soy sauce and Worcestershire are all you need for a Tonkatsu sauce ready to top some crispy pork and a hot...


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whether you're using it to give fried chicken and pineapple a sweet glaze or just dipping some egg rolls, sweet and sour is always handy to have around.


Time:   under 30 minutes

This basic teriyaki sauce is a great way to add flavor to your stir-fry or grilled dishes. It's full of umami flavor, making it perfect for dressing up any dish.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Skip the commercial teriyaki sauce and try this homemade version made with just a few simple ingredients.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with wine vinegar, apple or grape jelly, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

The tartness of the citrus juice and the depth of flavor from the soy sauce and bonito flakes makes ponzu sauce a delicious addition to any Japanese-style meal.


Time:   over 5 hours

Benihana's ginger sauce is so easy to make at home. It's perfect with crispy deep-fried shrimp, other fried seafood, or tempura vegetables.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Whip up this easy Yakitori sauce and transform your chicken dishes. Using a blend of sake, mirin, and soy sauce, you'll enjoy a sweet-savory kick in just 30 minutes.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

This sensational dipping sauce made with fresh ginger and sesame oil adds a serious punch of flavor to some potstickers or other dumplings of choice.


Time:   under 30 minutes

Use this Asian-inspired basting sauce on shrimp, fish, chicken, or pork during the last 10-15 minutes of the cooking time for an extra splash of flavor.


Time:   under 30 minutes

The ingredient list may look a little intimidating, but this homemade Thai sweet chili sauce actually comes together easily.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

With just the right balance of spice, sweetness, and umami, this stir-fry sauce brings the perfect blend of flavors to your favorite stir-fries.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with beef broth, mirin or dry sherry, soy sauce, sour cream, salad oil, vinegar, egg


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with pepper spice, MSG, Japanese soy sauce, sake, spring onions, lemon juice, Hichimi Togarashi, daikon

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with white sesame seeds, yellow or white onion, ground ginger, soy sauce, oranges, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, garlic, fresh ginger root

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with garlic powder, ground ginger, soy sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, red wine vinegar, orange-pineapple juice

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with ginger, red curry paste, pineapple juice, coconut nectar, tamarind concentrate, water, lime juice, coconut cream

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with black pepper, apple jelly, apricot preserves, horseradish, dry mustard

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with scallions, peach or apricot preserves, white vinegar, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, orange juice, tamari sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, honey, sesame oil


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with cornstarch, water, orange juice, sake, sugar, soy sauce, dried crushed red pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with dry mustard, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, dry ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with green onions or sesame seeds, salt, sugar, kombu seaweed stock, soy sauce, mirin

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

Made with salt, cornstarch, canned pimiento, frozen pineapple juice concentrate, brown sugar, vinegar, water, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with apricots, plums, apple cider vinegar, sugar, water, dark brown sugar, corn syrup, fresh ginger root, salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours

Made with soy sauce, sugar, fresh ginger, lime, dashi-no-moto, water


Time:   over 5 hours

Made with lemon juice, brown sugar, unsweetened crushed pineapple, chicken broth, white wine vinegar, vegetable oil, soy sauce, onion, garlic

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with sherry, soy sauce, cornstarch, ginger, garlic, Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with lemon juice, ginger, horseradish, broth, mirin, sweet sherry or honey, soy sauce, MSG, daikon radish

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with MSG, mirin, shoyu, dashi

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes