Chinese Brown Sauce

[Vera]

I want to stir fry lots of vegetables for dinner but the Chinese brown sauce has always alluded me. It never tastes right. I am talking about the sauce that might be in beef and broccoli at the restaurants. Any help is much appreciated.

[muzette7]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

It took me forever to get it right. I start with about half a cup of broth, add some fresh ginger and garlic and about a tablespoon of oyster sauce. I fry my veggies in a bit of sesame oil, then pour the mix on top and let it simmer until it's reduced by about half. Then I wish about two teaspoons of cornstarch in cold water (or broth) add it to the pan and it thickens right up. If I am stir frying meat I add about a tablespoon of catchup to the broth mix.

[Vera]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

Thank you Muzette7. I didn't have any responses by the time I wanted to stir fry my fresh vegetables so I just added cornstarch to chicken broth and it was fine. Is it the oyster sauce that makes it brown? My vegetables were very good but I wanted it brown and didn't want to add Kitchen Bouquet. I use that when I want gravy browner for my meats. Thanks again for your help. My next batch of fresh vegetables will be done your way.

[muzette7]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

If you use beef broth it Will be brown, but the oyster sauce I have is really thick and brown, of course I got it at the asian market so to be honest I have no idea what's in it.

[midwestgirl483]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

Here is one that I had in my recipes. I have to say I haven't tried this particular one yet. But tonight it is on the menu. I don't have Oyster sauce hopefully the molasses will do the trick. Will let you all know how I liked it.

Basic Chinese Brown Sauce

In a measuring cup, combine:

2 Tbl. soy sauce, shoyu, or Bragg’s
3/4 c. water
0.5 – 1 Tbl. grated ginger
1 tsp. chopped garlic (1 clove)
1 Tbl. cornstarch
1 Tbl. molasses

[jackibowen]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

This is the stir fry sauce we use for our cashew chicken:
Stir Fry Sauce

1/4 cup soy sauce
3 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon sherry wine
2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sugar or honey
1/2 teaspoon grape seed oil

Directions:

Whisk all of the stir fry sauce ingredients in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Set aside.

Read more at http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/pepper-chicken-with-cashews-stir-fry/#hUvuy2BDHKAqgIlo.99

Read more at http://www.thelittlekitchen.net/pepper-chicken-with-cashews-stir-fry/#hUvuy2BDHKAqgIlo.99

[Vera]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

Midwestgirl - I have also printed out your recipe. Thank you for taking the time to submit it. I have already made my vegetables so both yours and jackibowden's recipe will be used the next time.

[midwestgirl483]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

Sorry it has been some time since I got back to you on the recipe for Chinese Brown Sauce the one I submitted was on the sweeter side. But enjoyed it very much.

[Vera]

Re: Chinese Brown Sauce

Midwestgirl - When I saw you substituted molasses for oyster sauce I thought it would be sweet. It isn't what I was looking for but thank you for your submission. Someone else might try it.