Easy Homemade Chinese Duck Sauce

Name: Easy Homemade Chinese Duck Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 tbsp apricot preserves; 2 tsp sugar; 1 1/2 tbsp hot water; 1 salted pickled plum; 1/2 tsp liquid from salted pickled plum jar; 1/4 tsp rice vinegar; 1/8 tsp soy sauce

Recreate that classic Chinese takeout flavor at home with this simple, no-cook duck sauce. Perfectly sweet, tangy, and fruity, it's the ultimate dipping sauce for egg rolls, crab rangoon, and crispy appetizers.

Servings4 Portions

Prep Time5 Mins

Cook Time5 Mins

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

apricot preserves
3 tbsp
sugar
2 tsp
hot water
0.5 tbsp
salted pickled plum
1
liquid from salted pickled plum jar
0.5 tsp
rice vinegar
0.3 tsp
soy sauce
0.1 tsp

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and hot water. Stir continuously until the sugar has completely dissolved.

Whisk in the apricot preserves until the mixture is smooth and well-incorporated.

Remove the pit from the salted pickled plum. Add the soft plum flesh to the bowl along with the liquid from the plum jar, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.

Use a fork to mash the plum and mix all ingredients together until the sauce is well-combined. Let the mixture sit for at least 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, then stir once more before serving.

Chef's Tips

For a perfectly smooth consistency, you can pulse the sauce in a blender for a few seconds. If you enjoy a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. This sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.