{"id":34000,"date":"2025-04-09T08:21:11","date_gmt":"2025-04-09T00:21:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/?p=34000"},"modified":"2025-05-23T17:39:28","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T09:39:28","slug":"chinese-brown-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/chinese-brown-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Chinese Brown Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>I would love to introduce this all-purpose and well-balanced Chinese-style savory brown sauce to my fellow Chinese food lovers.  You can use it for classic broccoli beef stir fry or easy vegetable stir fry dishes.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that Chinese food, especially stir-fry and salad, is famous for its balanced flavor. This Chinese brown sauce is a basic Chinese-style sauce for protein and vegetable stir-fry and as gravy on steamed or blanched food. We will discover the details about the ingredients, how to use them, and possible variations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-17.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-17.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-17-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-17-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-17-1365x2048.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s Chinese brown sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The short answer is that it is a brown soy sauce-based savory sauce. This sauce is thickened with cornstarch, which is well-suited for pork, beef, chicken, vegetables, mushrooms, and noodles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-8.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34076\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-8.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-8-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-8-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why make a sauce ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I used to cook in a freestyle, adding each ingredient individually. But ever since I started writing recipes, the bowl sauce, which means mixing and preparing the sauce ahead, has become my top choice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Firstly, there will be <strong>no hurry in the process of cooking<\/strong>. No mess up vs clean operating board.  During busy working days, I always love to marinate the pork, beef, and chicken slices ahead of time, along with my preferred sauces.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The sauce is a <strong>big time-saver<\/strong>. You can make a larger batch and store it in the fridge for several days. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All-purpose usage: <\/strong>It can be used for stir-frying blanched or steamed vegetables. It also goes well with noodles and fried rice.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Precise, well-balanced flavor: Preparing ahead means more time, which can lead to<\/strong> a more accurate flavor.  <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I believe I convinced you to try this sauce. Let&#8217;s find out how to make it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ingredients of this brown sauce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We will need just a few essential Chinese cooking ingredients- a short list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6:not(.this-stops-third-party-issues){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list:not(.this-prevents-issues):not(.this-stops-third-party-issues):not(.tijsloc){margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list{grid-row-gap:5px;}.wp-block-kadence-iconlist.kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap .kt-svg-icon-list-single{margin-right:10px;}.kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6 ul.kt-svg-icon-list .kt-svg-icon-list-level-0 .kt-svg-icon-list-single svg{font-size:20px;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-iconlist kt-svg-icon-list-items kt-svg-icon-list-items34000_102c7f-a6 kt-svg-icon-list-columns-1 alignnone\"><ul class=\"kt-svg-icon-list\"><style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_a532c6-e1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_a532c6-e1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Soy sauce<\/strong>&#8211; soy sauce is the foundation of the brown sauce, both in color and flavor.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_305236-f1 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_305236-f1\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Salt- <\/strong>we need a tiny pinch of salt. It can help to combine the flavors. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_9bfcb4-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_9bfcb4-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Sugar<\/strong>\u00a0works similarly to salt. In addition, sugar can improve the combined level of flavors.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_bdd985-ab .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_bdd985-ab\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Oil\u2014<\/strong>include vegetable cooking oil and sesame oil. Sesame oil should be added after turning off the heat. Oil adds nutty flavors and makes the sauce shine in appearance.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_a3e9fb-fe .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_a3e9fb-fe\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Oyster sauce<\/strong>\u2014If you have oyster sauce on hand, using it with soy sauce can strengthen the savory foundation.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_1b5643-e9 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_1b5643-e9\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\"><strong>Garlic-<\/strong>\u00a0minced garlic is evenly distributed in the sauce.<\/span> If you don&#8217;t want these minced ones, use a smashed whole garlic that tastes similarly.  <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n<style>.kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_f6d788-a5 .kt-svg-icon-list-single{color:#c51717 !important;}<\/style>\n<li class=\"wp-block-kadence-listitem kt-svg-icon-list-item-wrap kt-svg-icon-list-item-34000_f6d788-a5\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_checkCircle kt-svg-icon-list-single\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M22 11.08V12a10 10 0 1 1-5.93-9.14\"\/><polyline points=\"22 4 12 14.01 9 11.01\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kt-svg-icon-list-text\"><strong>Water and Cornstarch<\/strong> &#8211; Cornstarch will thicken the sauce and hold everything together. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-info-box34000_f40aaa-a4 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid #a7281b;border-right:5px solid #a7281b;border-bottom:5px solid #a7281b;border-left:5px solid #a7281b;border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#ffffff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 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kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-fe_edit kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"  fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.5\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M20 14.66V20a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H4a2 2 0 0 1-2-2V6a2 2 0 0 1 2-2h5.34\"\/><polygon points=\"18 2 22 6 12 16 8 16 8 12 18 2\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Cooking Wine<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">I don&#8217;t recommend cooking wine in this brown sauce since it may leave an unclarified flavor. <\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Make Brown Sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mix cornstarch with water first, and ensure no pump is inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-2.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34078\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-2.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-2-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-2-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add oil and fry minced garlic in a small pot over a slow fire for about 10 seconds until slightly browned. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the seasonings, and let them combine for a while. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stir the starch water and then pour it in. Let it simmer for about 1 minute or until the sauce slightly thickens. Then mix in with sesame oil.  The brown sauce will be much thicker once it has cooled down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1620\" height=\"1620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/brown-sauce-steps.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/brown-sauce-steps.webp 1620w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/brown-sauce-steps-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/brown-sauce-steps-1536x1536.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/brown-sauce-steps-500x500.webp 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1620px) 100vw, 1620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);background:var(--global-palette9, #ffffff);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-top:50px;}.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kadence-info-box-icon-container .kt-info-svg-icon, .kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-info-svg-icon-flip, .kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-number{font-size:35px;}.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-media{color:#aa1313;background:#ffffff;border-color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-top-width:7px;border-right-width:7px;border-bottom-width:7px;border-left-width:7px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px;}.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-media-container{margin-top:-75px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:20px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-infobox-textcontent h2.kt-blocks-info-box-title{color:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;}.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-learnmore{background:transparent;border-width:0px 0px 0px 0px;padding-top:4px;padding-right:8px;padding-bottom:4px;padding-left:8px;margin:10px 0px 10px 0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3 .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-infobox kt-info-box34000_82a623-c3\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap info-box-link kt-blocks-info-box-media-align-top kt-info-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media-container\"><div class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-media kt-info-media-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-container kt-info-icon-animate-none\"><div class=\"kadence-info-box-icon-inner-container\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-svg-icon-ic_check kt-info-svg-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 8 8\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M6.41 0l-.69.72-2.78 2.78-.81-.78-.72-.72-1.41 1.41.72.72 1.5 1.5.69.72.72-.72 3.5-3.5.72-.72-1.44-1.41z\" transform=\"translate(0 1)\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><h2 class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\">Cook&#8217;s Tip<\/h2><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">To make the sauce even in texture, it is extremely important to mix water with starch to create <strong>a water starch<\/strong>. Remember to stir again before using.<br\/>How to keep the sauce: I suggest storing it in an airtight container in the fridge for about three days.<br\/>How to reheat: The best way to reheat the sauce is in the microwave. However, you can also reheat it over the stove with<strong> extra water.<\/strong> <br\/><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use this brown sauce<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This brown sauce is super versatile and can be used in many ways. Our classic way is to use <strong>it over crispy food, such as crispy rice, deep-fried chicken, or por<\/strong>k.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another common usage is as a <strong>stir-fry sauce<\/strong>. Add the sauce to pork, chicken, or beef stir-fries to create a taste similar to Chinese take-out stir-fries.  One recommendation for this method is to separate minced garlic from the sauce and fry garlic at the beginning of the stir-frying, adding the seasonings and sauce at the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way is to use it as a gravy for blanched vegetables or steamed vegetables like broccoli and lotus root.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"1133\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-12.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34089\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-12.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-12-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-12-1536x1024.webp 1536w\" 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style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oyster sauce<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vegetable cooking oil<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cloves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">minced<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span 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style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tbsp.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Zz0d2y\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">cornstarch<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t<style type=\"text\/css\">ul.wprm-advanced-list-4992 li:before {background-color: #000000;color: #ffffff;width: 18px;height: 18px;font-size: 12px;line-height: 12px;}<\/style><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-34069-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"34069\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-4992 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Mix cornstarch with water first and make sure there is no pump inside.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Add oil and fry minced garlic in a small pot over a slow fire for about 10 seconds until slightly browned.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Add the seasonings, and let it combine for a while.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Stir the starch water and then pour it in. Let it simmer for about 1 minute or until the sauce slightly thickens. I found that it would be much thicker once it cooled down.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Mix in sesame oil.  If you want to keep it for later, store in air-tight glass jars.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Over blanched broccoli<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-advanced-list wprm-advanced-list-4992 wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">In a large pot of boiling water, add pinch of salt and 1\/4 teaspoon of oil. Blanch the broccoli for around 15 seconds.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-34069-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Transfer out and then drizzle the brown sauce over.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1700\" height=\"2550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-13.webp\" alt=\"Chinese brown sauce | chinasichuanfood.com\" class=\"wp-image-34087\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-13.webp 1700w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-13-768x1152.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-13-1024x1536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.chinasichuanfood.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Chinese-brown-sauce-over-broccoli-13-1365x2048.webp 1365w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1700px) 100vw, 1700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Afterthoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you love this super-easy, well-balanced, savory, shining, and versatile brown sauce.  We also share many other pre-made sauces that may make daily cooking convenient. 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