17+ BEST Asian Sauce Recipes

Whether you’re ordering Chinese takeout or making an Asian meal at home, these 10+ BEST Asian Sauce Recipes are perfect and so easy!

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One of my favorite part of ordering our from Chinese restaurants has got to be the Asian sauces. If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a homemade sauce; and when paired with some egg rolls or any Chinese cuisine, they really can’t be beat.

With as complex and flavorful as most of these are, they really are simple. It makes these simple for home cooks and professional chefs alike.

While the ingredient lists vary for each of these recipes, these are some of the main ingredients. Each of the ingredients contributes something different and provides amazing flavor.

  • Brown sugar
  • Rice vinegar
  • Red pepper flakes
  • Light soy sauce
  • Fresh ginger
  • Dark soy sauce
  • Rice wine
  • Sriracha sauce
  • Fresh garlic
  • Red wine vinegar
egg roll dipped into sweet and sour sauce

Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Sour Sauce is an amazing dipping sauce. This EASY recipe will make you think it came from your local Chinese takeout!
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Thai Sweet Chili Sauce Recipe

A sweet and spicy Asian condiment perfect for dipping, marinating, basting or whisking into sauces, soups and salad dressing.
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Egg Roll Dipping Sauce Recipe

This EASY Egg Roll Dipping Sauce is full of tangy, savory, and umami flavors that pair perfectly with crispy, crunchy egg rolls!
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Pad Thai Sauce Recipe

Pad Thai Sauce has layers of flavor from sweet brown sugar, umami-laden soy sauce and fish sauce, acidic vinegar, and creamy peanut butter!
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angled shot of spoon in bowl of eel sauce

Homemade Eel Sauce Recipe

Homemade Eel Sauce is a delightfully rich, sweet sauce that’s the perfect accompaniment for sushi, dumplings, spring rolls, and proteins!
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Homemade Hoisin Sauce Recipe

This Homemade Hoisin Sauce is an easy way to make a version of the classic Chinese condiment! Use as a dipping sauce or add to stir fry's!
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Teriyaki Sauce Recipe

Whether used as a marinade, dipping sauce or even a glaze, this homemade Teriyaki Sauce recipe is full of flavor and perfectly sweet!
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Asian Ginger Salad Dressing

This Asian Salad Dressing is a great copycat recipe for what you get at Japanese steakhouses like Benihana or Kobe! 
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Sweet Miso Ginger Dressing

This Sweet Miso Ginger Dressing is so delicious and refreshing when paired with a salad or used as a marinade. All you need is 5 minutes, and a few ingredients that when combined make one tasty dressing recipe!
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honey garlic sauce on a spoon

Honey Garlic Sauce

If you want a sweet and savory sauce for your proteins and vegetables, this EASY Honey Garlic Sauce recipe is the sauce for you!
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Pot Sticker Sauce

If you're looking for a soy-based sauce to serve with potstickers, dumplings or eggrolls, this EASY Pot Sticker Sauce is for you!
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Homemade Szechuan Sauce Recipe

From the Sichuan Province of China, Szechuan sauce is a sweet and spicy combination of soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, garlic, and spiciness!
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coconut shrimp dipping sauce with coconut shrimp

Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce

If you like both heat and sweet, this Coconut Shrimp Dipping Sauce that coats your crunchy fried shrimp is what you're looking for!
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Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe

With deep umami flavors, this EASY Chinese Garlic Sauce (or Brown Stir Fry Sauce) is perfect for recreating Chinese takeout at home!
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bowl of ginger sauce with dumplings

Ginger Sauce Recipe

If you're looking for a savory sauce for proteins and vegetables this EASY Ginger Sauce recipe is the way to upgrade nearly any meal!
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Coconut Curry Sauce

This quick and easy sauce is great for throwing together in a hurry taking only 5 minutes. Serve the Coconut Curry Sauce at any party or get together and your guests will not be disappointed! 
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Green Curry Sauce

With fresh ingredients like ginger, lime juice and cilantro, you are well on your way to making this easy Green Curry Sauce!
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Wasabi Aioli

With only 3 simple ingredients, you can make this easy Wasabi Aioli sauce! Great as a dipping sauce, a sandwich spread or even alongside sushi!
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Yum Yum Sauce

One of the easiest condiments you will ever make is this Yum Yum Sauce Recipe. made famous by hibachi grills, it is actually quite versatile and not at all of Japanese nature- nearly any dinner idea can benefit from a little yum yum!
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angled shot of honey sriracha sauce

Honey Sriracha Sauce

Sticky, hot and sweet, this EASY Honey Sriracha Sauce is about to be your new favorite condiment. Put it on any of your favorite foods!
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Storage and Freezing

Most if not all of these simple sauce recipes can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

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