All- Purpose Chinese White Sauce

All- Purpose Chinese White Sauce

6 servings
This all-purpose Chinese white sauce is easy to make, store and use in any stir-fry. Keep this white stir-fry sauce in the refrigerator to whip up quick and healthy weekday dinners!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups stock
  • 3 cloves garlic)

    (finely minced or grated

  • 3/4 teaspoon ginger)

    (grated

  • 1 teaspoon scallion)

    (white part only, minced

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt)
    (to taste
  • 3/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oyster sauce
  • 1 teaspoon MSG)

    (totally optional!

  • 8 ounces meat of your choice)

    (225g, pork, chicken, or beef; thinly sliced ¼ inch thick

  • 3 cups mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 cup firm tofu)

    (cubed, optional

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup prepared Chinese white sauce)

    (depending upon how much sauce you like

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1

    Pour chicken, pork or vegetable stock into a resealable glass jar. It’s best to use home-made stock but you can use store-bought as well. If you use store-bought prepared stock, try to use a pure stock without any other flavorings added (herbs, spices, etc.), as usually store-bought stocks are usually made for western cooking.

  2. 2

    Take your sliced meat, and velvet it using our method for velveting beef, velveting chicken, or velveting pork.

All- Purpose Chinese White Sauce

All- Purpose Chinese White Sauce

10 min6 servings

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About this Recipe

Tired of bland weeknight dinners? Discover the secret to vibrant, restaurant-quality stir-fries right in your own kitchen with this incredible All-Purpose Chinese White Sauce. This simple, flavorful sauce is your shortcut to quick, healthy meals that truly impress, proving that delicious home-cooked food is within easy reach.

What makes this white stir-fry sauce a game-changer is its remarkable versatility and ease of preparation. Designed to be made ahead and stored, it transforms last-minute cooking into a joyful experience, ensuring you're always just minutes away from a delicious meal. Its balanced flavors elevate any combination of meat and vegetables, making it an indispensable pantry staple.

You'll love how this sauce creates a beautiful, savory base for your stir-fries, coating every ingredient with a harmonious blend of aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and the subtle warmth of white pepper. The touch of sesame oil and optional MSG adds layers of authentic depth, reminiscent of your favorite takeout dishes, but with the freshness of home cooking. It's designed to bring out the best in your chosen proteins and vegetables, creating a cohesive and satisfying dish without a lot of fuss. Expect a perfectly seasoned meal that's both comforting and exciting, embodying the essence of a classic Chinese stir-fry.

This all-purpose sauce is wonderfully adaptable to your preferences and what you have on hand. Feel free to use your choice of protein—pork, chicken, or beef all work beautifully, thinly sliced for quick cooking. For a heartier meal, include firm tofu cubes. If you prefer to skip the MSG, the sauce will still deliver fantastic flavor thanks to the other balanced ingredients.

This sauce is ideal for whipping up quick, healthy weekday dinners. Simply combine with your favorite thinly sliced meat, mixed vegetables, and optional tofu for a complete and satisfying stir-fry meal that’s perfect for any night of the week.

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