Chinese cooking and sauces go hand in hand. There cannot be one without the other and for good reason too! These two are main components in Chinese culinary culture. Usually, American Chinese cooking uses vegetables and the sauces are generally used as garnishing or to prepare authentic recipes. It is important to know that in Chinese dishes, many types of spices are used, and even more sauces are utilized. Fried rice, noodles and Manchurian are the three common dishes which are prepared using different varieties of sauces and tastes absolutely delicious.
In America, Chinese cooking sauces are better known as dipping sauces and as a cooking sauce to prepare chicken. In earlier times, the sweet and sour sauce that we all have grown to love began as a basic sauce that was used in preparing fish in different parts of the world. When this humble sauce made its way to America, the concept of ketchup was brought forward. This paved the way for popular American-Chinese dishes like the sweet and sour chicken. Other types of sauces that are widely used with Chinese meals include the Chinese dipping sauce, chilli oil, garlic sauce, oyster sauce and the ever-popular sweet and sour sauce. Besides being used in meals, these sauces can also be used in preparing fried rice or noodles.
Chinese appetizers like spring rolls and pot stickers are normally complemented by the Chinese dipping sauce. This and other Chinese cooking sauces are usually served and presented in little bowls along with the other dishes. Chilli oil is delicious when added into stir fried dishes or noodles. This oil is made from chilli peppers and can enhance the flavors of your dishes. The sweet and sour sauce is made from sugar and wedding vinegar. You can try adding some tomato sauce to the sweet and sour sauce. This will guarantee you a mouth-watering meal.
These different types of Chinese cooking sauces can be incorporated into your everyday meals to make it appetizing and delightful. Another example, the hot mustard sauce is very often used as a dip in Chinese dishes such as egg rolls and spring rolls. The hot mustard dip also goes well with other appetizers. Another sauce which can also be used as a dip or for cooking is the garlic sauce. What you would need is oyster sauce added with finely shredded garlic.
Chinese cooking sauces are very much favored in Chinese cooking as it adds instant flavor to any dish you cook. There are many varieties which could easily be adapted into your cooking, thus can be easily used with other dishes that you love. Be adventurous, and experiment with all the different types of cooking sauces. Add different ingredients to them and find one that suits your palate. You will find that by utilizing Chinese cooking sauces and dips, your cooking will evolve into more scrumptious and appetizing dishes.
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