Shacha sauce (also spelled sa cha sauce) or paste is a
Chinese condiment primarily used in Fujian, Chiuchow, and Taiwanese cuisines. It
is made from soybean oil, garlic, shallots, chilis, brill fish, and dried
shrimp. It has a savory and slightly spicy taste.
Left:A jar of
commercially available shacha sauce.
The ingredient has multiple uses:
as a base for soups
as a rub for barbecued meats
as a seasoning for stir fry dishes
as a component for dipping sauces, for example as used in hot pot meals
