Best 4 Cantonese Sauce Recipes

Cantonese sauce is an essential condiment in Chinese cuisine, known for its versatility and ability to enhance the flavors of various dishes. Made with simple ingredients like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar, this sauce adds a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and sour notes. Its distinct flavor profile makes it a popular choice for stir-fries, steamed fish, wontons, and even as a dipping sauce. This article presents three variations of Cantonese sauce: the Classic Cantonese Sauce, a Spicy Cantonese Sauce with a kick of heat, and a Vegetarian Cantonese Sauce that caters to plant-based diets. Each recipe includes a detailed ingredient list, step-by-step instructions, and helpful tips to ensure a successful culinary experience. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your cooking journey, these Cantonese sauce recipes will elevate your culinary creations and add a touch of authentic Chinese flavor to your meals.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CANTONESE SAUCE

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This sauce is easy, tasty, and can be tossed into a wok or frying pan with meats and veggies.

Provided by JessieD

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

5 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, sliced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

In a bowl, stir together olive oil, onions, tomatoes, ginger root, and garlic. Season with sugar, salt, and soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.5 g, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 1.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 648.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CANTONESE BROWN SAUCE

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Make and share this Cantonese Brown Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3/4 cup meat drippings (beef bouillon cubes can be used) or 3/4 cup beef broth (beef bouillon cubes can be used)
4 teaspoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch, dissolved in
2 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Combine the ingredients, adding the cornstarch last.
Bring to a boil, stirring.

CANTONESE SAUCE

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I needed Cantonese sauce for a recipe I was making and couldn't get to the store, so I decided I could just make it. This recipe looked like the best with only a few minor changes. The best thing,homemade is always better!

Provided by startnover

Categories Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 minced garlic clove
1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup water
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

Heat 1 T oil in saute pan add first three ingredients and cook just until garlic and ginger are fragrant.
Add next five ingredients cook till sauce thickens and is clear.
Add to sauce the sesame oil and seeds use as desired.

CANTONESE STYLE TOFU IN BLACK BEAN SAUCE

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Make and share this Cantonese Style Tofu in Black Bean Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by foodart

Categories Vegetable

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 lb tofu, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
3 1/2 tablespoons oil
3 tablespoons fermented black beans, drained and minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1 teaspoon hot chili paste
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, cored, and cut into thin julienne strips
1 yellow bell pepper, cored seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 lb snow peas, ends snapped
1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons oil

Steps:

Wrap the tofu slabs in paper towels or a cotton towel, and set a heavy weight, such as a cast-iron skillet on top. Let them stand for 30 minutes to press out excess water. Then cut them into slices about 1/2" thick and 2 1/2" long. Put them in a bowl.
Mix the soy sauce, garlic sesame oil and oil and combine together for a marinade and pour it over the tofu slices. Toss lightly to coat, cover with plastic wrap, and let the tofu sit at room temperature for 30 minutes.
In a mixing bowl combine vegetable broth, soy sauce, wine, sugar and cornstarch and set aside until needed.
Heat a heavy skillet and add 2 1/2 tbsp of the oil. When hot, arrange some of the tofu slices in the pan and sear over very high heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain. Reheat the pan and continue frying the remaining slices. Remove and drain.
Heat the pan again, add the remaining 1 tbsp oil and heat until hot, about 30 seconds and then add the minced seasonings. Stir-fry about 15 seconds, until fragrant, and then add the onions and bell peppers. Toss lightly with a slotted spoon or spatula over high heat and cook about 2 minutes, until the onions and peppers are slightly tender. Add the snow peas and the sauce, and toss lightly until the sauce has thickened. Add the fried tofu slices and stir the vegetables and sauce with a spatula to coat them. Scoop the tofu and vegetables onto a platter and serve with steamed rice.

Tips:

For a thicker sauce, reduce the amount of water or chicken broth.
To make a sweeter sauce, add more honey or sugar.
If you want a spicier sauce, add more ginger or chili peppers.
For a more savory sauce, add more soy sauce or hoisin sauce.
If you don't have Shaoxing wine, you can substitute it with dry sherry or white wine.
Cantonese sauce is versatile and can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or stir-fry sauce.

Conclusion:

Cantonese sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meals, give Cantonese sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!