Savory Asian Sauce Base
A versatile and flavorful Asian sauce base, perfect for enhancing stir-fries, marinades, or as a dipping sauce. This savory concoction combines classic Chinese ingredients to create a rich umami profile that complements various dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce (for color)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (light or regular)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 0.25 teaspoon ground white pepper
Instructions
- 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, chicken bouillon powder, and ground white pepper until the sugar and bouillon are fully dissolved.
- 2. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as desired. For example, add a pinch more sugar for sweetness or a dash more soy sauce for saltiness.
- 3. Your versatile Asian sauce base is now ready to be used as a marinade, a stir-fry sauce, or a dipping sauce.
Notes
This sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Adjust sugar or pepper levels to your personal preference. It's fantastic with chicken, pork, beef, shrimp, or a medley of fresh vegetables.