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Chinese Duck Sauce

N/A (prepared condiment) Allergens: None (check label)
Chinese Duck Sauce

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family N/A
  • Primary Cuisine East Asian
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Plums|Apricots|Sugar

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Definition

A sweet and tangy condiment, typically amber-colored, made from plums, apricots, sugar, and vinegar, popular with fried foods.

Sensory Profile

TasteSweet,Tangy,Fruity
TextureThick,Viscous,Smooth
AromaFruity,Vinegary
AcidityMed

Technical Metrics

Nutrition Facts

Per 15g
Calories200 kcal
Total Fat0.2g
Saturated Fat0g
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Protein0.5g
Total Carbohydrate50g
Dietary Fiber1g
Total Sugars45g
Calcium10mg
Iron0.2mg
Potassium50mg

Chef’s Secret

To enhance the flavor of store-bought duck sauce, stir in a touch of grated ginger and a splash of rice vinegar.

Substitutions

Best Match

Apricot Jam

1:1

Similar fruit base and sweetness, may need vinegar for tang.

Plum Sauce

1:1

Very similar, often interchangeable, sometimes thicker.

Sweet and Sour Sauce

1:1

Similar sweet-tangy profile, but often brighter red color and different fruit base.

Orange Marmalade

1:1

Fruity and tangy, but with bitter notes from citrus peel.

Buying Guide

Look for sauces with natural ingredients and avoid excessive artificial colors or flavors.

Flavor Pairings

Dipping sauce for fried foods (egg rolls wontons) glazes for poultry stir-fry sauce.