Cantonese Brown Sauce Recipe

Master the art of Cantonese cooking with this classic brown sauce recipe! A rich and savory sauce perfect for meats, noodles, and more. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in just 20 minutes. Impress your family and friends with this timeless Cantonese staple.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 146.9 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.6 (18 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cantonese Brown Sauce

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How to Make Cantonese Brown Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch until the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
  2. Add the water and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. This sauce is best served fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

221 g

Sugar

11g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g