Yes, thank you so much for taking the mystery out of these amazing simple sauces that I've enjoyed for years but never had an idea of how to replicate. So grateful!
Hello, when you refer to “chili sauce” do you mean chili oil? The kind that is made with Sichuan peppercorns, chili flakes, bay leaves, cinnamon, anise? Or is “Chili Sauce” something different? Thanks!
No worries! Without green onion/garlic, they can be pre-made five days in advance (store in fridge) and use within a day once dipped. With green onion/garlic in them, use within two hours.
They can all be used as a spicy dip. I’d say the white one and the pink one would be more of a popular flavour. They are all authentic. As long as the chilli oil is also authentic. One of my favourite chilli oil is Lao Gan Ma. It’s a popular brand, should be easy to find too.
The short answer is yes, just different translations. You may find quite a few dark vinegars in your Asian grocers. I would recommend Chinkaing Vinegar though for authentic Chinese cooking. This vinegar has been around for nearly two decades. It’s one of the top four popular vinegars used in Chinese cooking. For those who’s new to Chinese cooking, please be reminded regular soy sauce (soy sauce in short) and dark soy sauce are completely two different things.
