Name: Fishball Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Filipino
Ingredients: 2 cups water; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon flour; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Description

This flavorful Fishball Sauce Recipe is a classic Filipino condiment known for its sweet, savory, and mildly spicy profile, perfect for pairing with street-style fishballs and fried snacks. Made with a blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, oyster sauce, garlic, and chili, thickened with cornstarch and flour, it comes together quickly on the stovetop to yield a luscious dipping sauce that enhances every bite.

Ingredients

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Liquid Ingredients

2 cups water
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce

Thickening Agents

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon flour

Flavorings

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small red chili, finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Combine liquids: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the water, brown sugar, soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir continuously until the sugar has fully dissolved to create a balanced sweet and savory base.
Prepare slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and flour with a few tablespoons of water to create a smooth slurry that will thicken the sauce evenly.
Add aromatics and heat: Add the minced garlic and chopped chili (if using) to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, infusing the sauce with fragrance and spice.
Thicken sauce: Gradually stir in the slurry into the boiling sauce. Continue stirring constantly for about 3 to 5 minutes as the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, ensuring there are no lumps.
Season to taste: Add ground black pepper and salt to taste, adjusting the balance of flavors as needed.
Cool and serve: Remove the sauce from heat and allow it to cool slightly before serving warm alongside hot fishballs or your favorite fried snacks.

Notes

To achieve a thicker sauce, increase the amounts of cornstarch and flour slightly.
For extra heat, add more chopped chili or a dash of your favorite hot sauce.
This sauce tastes best when served warm and complements various street-style fishballs and fried appetizers perfectly.