Fondue Sauces for Chinese Fondue

Name: Fondue Sauces for Chinese Fondue
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup peanut butter (smooth); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (to taste); 2 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp ginger (grated); 2 tbsp water (to thin); 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp brown sugar; 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp sesame seeds (toasted); 1 tbsp green onions (chopped); 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 2 tbsp coriander (chopped); 1 tsp fish sauce; 1 tsp ginger (grated)

50 min 8 servings Easy

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Fondue Sauces for Chinese Fondue

Enhance your Chinese fondue experience with these versatile and easy-to-make sauces. Perfect for dipping a variety of meats and vegetables.

Prep

20 min

Total

50 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Fondue is a delightful and communal way to enjoy a meal with friends and family. One of the most popular styles, Chinese fondue, involves cooking thin slices of meat and vegetables in a simmering pot of broth. The experience is elevated by a variety of dipping sauces that add bursts of flavour and depth to each bite. Making your own fondue sauces allows you to customize flavours to suit your palate, ensuring every dip is a taste sensation. Here, we present a collection of easy and delicious sauces that will complement your Chinese fondue perfectly, offering a balance of spicy, sweet, and savoury notes.

Ingredients

Servings

Spicy Peanut Sauce

Garlic Sesame Sauce

Sweet Chili Sauce

Instructions

Prepare Spicy Peanut Sauce

In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, sriracha, lime juice, and ginger. Gradually add water to thin to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Pro tip: For a smoother sauce, blend the ingredients in a food processor.

Prepare Garlic Sesame Sauce

In another bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and minced garlic. Stir in toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Pro tip: Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavours to meld.

Prepare Sweet Chili Sauce

Mix sweet chili sauce, lime juice, chopped coriander, fish sauce, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Stir well to combine.

Pro tip: Adjust the amount of lime juice for more tanginess.

Taste and Adjust

Taste each sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary. Add more lime juice, soy sauce, or sugar according to your preference.

Pro tip: Remember that flavours will intensify as the sauces sit.

Chill the Sauces

Cover the sauces and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld and deepen.

Serve and Enjoy

Serve the sauces in small bowls alongside your Chinese fondue setup. Let guests enjoy dipping their cooked meats and vegetables into the flavourful sauces.

Pro tip: Offer additional lime wedges and chopped herbs for garnish.

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Tips & Tricks

<ul><li>Prepare sauces ahead of time for flavours to meld.</li><li>Use fresh ingredients for maximum flavour.</li><li>Adjust seasoning according to your taste preferences.</li><li>Store leftover sauces in airtight containers in the fridge.</li></ul>

Serving Suggestions

These fondue sauces can be prepared in advance, allowing the flavours to develop and intensify. They also store well, giving you the flexibility to make them ahead of time for a stress-free fondue night. Pair your sauces with a selection of meats like beef, chicken, and pork, as well as an assortment of fresh vegetables for a varied and satisfying meal. Leftover sauces can be refrigerated and used as marinades or dressings for other dishes.