Chinese Duck Sauce

Sweet, tangy, and perfectly balanced with a touch of heat, this homemade Chinese Duck Sauce is the ultimate dipping companion for your favorite appetizers. Made with a base of apricot preserves, rice vinegar, and soy sauce, this versatile condiment delivers a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors with hints of fresh ginger and garlic. A quick and easy cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to a silky consistency, while a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a subtle kick. Ready in just 15 minutes, this recipe is perfect for drizzling over crispy duck, egg rolls, or wontons—or using as a luscious glaze for grilled meats. Skip the store-bought versions and elevate your meals with this easy, customizable condiment that’s sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (fresh, grated)
• 1 clove Garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons Water
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes

Directions

Step 1

In a small saucepan, combine the apricot preserves, rice vinegar, soy sauce, grated ginger, minced garlic, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the ingredients are well combined and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 4

Slowly add the slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Stir in the crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of heat.

Step 7

Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool to room temperature before serving.

Step 8

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(402.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	790.4

Total Fat 0.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 257.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.3g	0%
Total Sugars 184.9g
Protein 0.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 14.8mg	0%
Iron 0.3mg	0%
Potassium 45.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.1%

Protein: 0.4%

Carbs: 99.5%