chinese brown sauce

Made popular by Asian takeout, this Chinese brown sauce is an addictive and flavorful sauce perfect for stir fry entrees and noodles.  Also known as Chinese garlic sauce or stir fry sauce, this simple base recipe can be made in less than 5 minutes!  Incorporate additional aromatics of your choice and pull together your own homemade version instead of the bottled stuff! 

Chinese Brown Sauce with Garlic (Authentic Stir Fry Sauce)

unsalted chicken broth ((beef or vegetable broth))

Tbsp. rice wine

Tbsp. light soy sauce

oyster sauce ((or hoisin sauce) (see note 4))

Tbsp. brown sugar ((see note 5))

garlic powder

ginger powder

cornstarch

tsp sesame oil ((optional))

grapeseed oil

garlic ((about 2 garlic cloves))

ginger

Tbsp. rice wine ((Shaoxing wine))

Heat broth till simmering on medium/high heat with the same wok/pan used for cooking your dish (if applicable)

Add rice wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic powder, ginger powder and stir to combine.  Bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, add half the cornstarch slurry and stir immediately.  Stir for 15-30 seconds (see note 1)

Add remaining cornstarch slurry if thicker consistency is desired (see note 2)

Stir in sesame oil (if using)

Method 1: Quick Option Instructions

Heat the same wok/pan used for cooking your dish (if applicable) on medium/high heat.  Add the oil.

Add minced garlic and grated ginger and fry till fragrant.  Stir quickly to avoid browning, approx 30 secs

Add rice wine, broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar and stir to combine.  Bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat to low, add half the cornstarch slurry and stir.  Stir for 15-30 seconds (see note 1)

Method 2: Gourmet Option Instructions

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