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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