Quick Look at this Easy Chow Mein Sauce
- Ready In: 5 minutes!
- Serves: 4
- Main Ingredients: soy sauce, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and a little chili garlic sauce for a touch of heat!
- Dietary Info: Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free friendly
- Best For: adding incredible flavor to any chow mein recipe (like our chicken chow mein)!
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Why You’ll Always Make Homemade Chow Mein Sauce
- It’s so simple! Only 9 real, simple ingredients.
- It only takes 5 minutes and it’s ready-to-go.
- Easily make this sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge.
- Add to ANY chow mein recipe to level up that flavor!
Key Ingredients + Substitutions
Be sure to see the recipe card below for a full listing of ingredients, instructions, and estimated nutritional information.
- Soy Sauce – swap this out for coconut aminos or tamari to make it gluten-free.
- Oyster Sauce – adds a rich, unami depth of flavor to this sauce.
- Cornstarch – perfect thickening agent to get a nice consistency that coats the chow mein.
- Chili Garlic Sauce – option to adjust the amount depending on your desired spice level.
How To Make Chow Mein Sauce
Step 1 – Put all ingredients in a jar or bowl and mix to combine.
Step 2 – Pour over your favorite chow mein recipe.
Best Ways To Use Chow Mein Sauce
Simply use this sauce in your favorite chow mein recipe – highly recommend our 30-minute chicken chow mein!
Chow Mein Sauce FAQs
Yes, feel free to store this sauce in the fridge for up to 1 week ahead of time. Just be sure to give it another shake or mix before using.
While the ingredients in these two recipes are similar, the amount of sauce on chow mein is a bit less than what you would add to a lo mein dish.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup soy sauce, sub coconut aminos or tamari
- 2 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Combine: In a mason jar, add ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 2 teaspoons ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce. Secure a lid on top, and shake to combine. Or put them in a small bowl and whisk.
- Serve: Pour sauce over the top of your favorite chow mein recipe – we love our Chicken Chow Mein Recipe!
Notes
- Prep Ahead of Time: option to prepare this sauce ahead of time and store in the fridge until ready to use. It can be made about 1 week ahead.
- Gluten-Free: use coconut aminos or tamari instead of soy sauce.
Lin Soo says
I plan to make a vegetarian version of this (vegetable broth, no oyster sauce). How long would it keep in the fridge?
Erin Jensen says
Since this is a soy sauce based sauce it should be good in the fridge for at least week, most likely 2 and you should be fine!