Chinese BBQ Sauce (Chinese Takeaway Style)

Recreate a sweet and sticky takeaway classic with this Chinese BBQ sauce recipe. Perfect with ribs, egg fried rice and more!


Good sauces are an essential part of a great Chinese takeaway experience, and this Chinese BBQ sauce is one to return to again and again! Sweet, sticky and delicious, it pairs with wings, ribs, spring rolls and so much more.

Ingredients For Chinese Takeaway Style BBQ Sauce

This deliciously sweet takeaway style BBQ sauce combines hoisin, ketchup and sweetness in a variety of forms to produce a sticky sauce that’s oh so moreish!

  • Hoisin Sauce
  • Tomato Ketchup
  • Golden Syrup
  • Caster Sugar
  • Soft Dark Brown Sugar
  • Pork Stock
  • Oyster Sauce
  • Light Soy Sauce
  • Dark Soy Sauce
  • Chinese 5-Spice
  • White Pepper
  • MSG
  • Smoked Garlic Powder
  • Beetroot Powder
  • Sea Salt
  • Rice Wine
  • Potato Starch
  • Water

How To Make Chinese Takeaway Style BBQ Sauce

To make this easy Chinese takeaway style BBQ sauce, the ingredients are simply simmered together slowly in a pot until combined. The simmering sauce is thickened with potato starch and the sauce is ready to serve with crispy wings, pork ribs and more.

Step 1: Simmer BBQ Sauce

In a large pot, wok or frying pan, add 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce2 tablespoons tomato ketchup1 tablespoon golden syrup2 tablespoons caster sugar1 tablespoon soft dark brown sugar150 millilitres pork stock1 tablespoon oyster sauce1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice1/4 teaspoon white pepper1/4 teaspoon MSG1/4 teaspoon smoked garlic powder1/2 teaspoon beetroot powderPinch sea salt and 1 teaspoon rice wine. Stir well over a medium heat until the mix begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.

Step 2: Serve

Gradually add 1 tablespoon potato starch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water to the simmering sauce. Mix well and simmer for another minute until the sauce is bubbling thick. Transfer Chinese BBQ sauce to a serving bowl and serve with ribs, wings and more.

Recipe Tips For Chinese Takeaway Style BBQ Sauce

I hope you’ll try this Chinese takeaway style BBQ sauce recipe. If you do, let me know in the comments how it went!


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Chinese BBQ Sauce (Chinese Takeaway Style)

Recreate a sweet and sticky takeaway classic with this Chinese BBQ sauce recipe. Perfect with ribs, egg fried rice and more!
Course Side Dish, Sauce
Cuisine Chinese, British Chinese, American Chinese, Scottish Chinese
Keyword bbq sauce, Chinese bbq sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 1 portion
Calories 420kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pot, Wok or Large Frying Pan

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon golden syrup
  • 2 tablespoons caster sugar
  • 1 tablespoon soft dark brown sugar
  • 150 millilitres pork stock
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon MSG
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon potato starch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

  • In a large pot, wok or frying pan, add 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup, 1 tablespoon golden syrup, 2 tablespoons caster sugar, 1 tablespoon soft dark brown sugar, 150 millilitres pork stock, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1/2 teaspoon light soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon dark soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon Chinese 5-spice, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon MSG, 1/4 teaspoon smoked garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon beetroot powder, Pinch sea salt and 1 teaspoon rice wine. Stir well over a medium heat until the mix begins to boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Gradually add 1 tablespoon potato starch, mixed with 2 tablespoons water to the simmering sauce. Mix well and simmer for another minute until the sauce is bubbling thick. Transfer the Chinese BBQ sauce to a serving bowl and serve with ribs, wings and more.

Nutrition

Serving: 120grams | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 98.6g | Protein: 4.9g | Fat: 1.6g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 3641mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 83.7g

Chinese Restaurant Style BBQ Sauce FAQ


Do you like this Chinese takeaway style BBQ sauce recipe? If so, buying a copy of my book might appeal to you! In The Chinese Takeaway Secret you can find a host of restaurant and takeaway style recipes that you can make at home. You’ll learn how to make spare ribs in bbq sauce, salt & chilli chips, lemon chicken, chow mein and more! You can buy The Chinese Takeaway Secret in paperback or kindle form here.

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