Chinese White Sauce is a light, flavorful sauce often used in Chinese cuisine to enhance stir-fries and steamed dishes. It’s a delicate blend of broth, aromatics, and seasonings, providing a subtle yet savory flavor.

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Why You’ll Love This Chinese White Sauce Recipe

Light and Healthy: A low-fat option compared to other sauces.
Versatile: Complements a wide range of proteins and vegetables.
Simple Ingredients: Easy to make with pantry staples.

Ingredients You’ll Need

1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare Cornstarch Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Heat Oil: In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté until fragrant.
Add Broth: Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth.
Season: Add soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Thicken Sauce: Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serving Suggestions

Stir-Fries: Use vegetable, chicken, or seafood stir-fries as a base sauce.
Dipping Sauce: Serve as a dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls.
Steamed Dishes: Pour over steamed vegetables or fish.

How to Store Chinese White Sauce Recipe

Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat: Reheat gently in a saucepan, adding a little water if it becomes too thick.

Additional Tips

Broth Choice: Use chicken broth for a richer flavor or vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Consistency: Adjust the amount of cornstarch for a thinner or thicker sauce.
Flavor Variations: Add a splash of rice wine or a few drops of sesame oil for extra depth.

Chinese White Sauce Recipe

Recipe by Rose HernandezCourse: SauceCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: Easy

Servings

cup

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

kcal

Ingredients

1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl.
Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté garlic and ginger.
Add broth, soy sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper.
Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
Adjust seasoning as needed.