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Fish Balls Sauce

A quick and easy recipe for making authentic Filipino Fish Balls Sauce that adds a sweet and spicy kick to your snacks.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Sauce, Snack
Cuisine: Asian, Filipino
Keyword: Dipping Sauce, Filipino Sauce, Fish Balls Sauce, Street Food, Sweet and Spicy Sauce
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce the salty kind, not the sweet one
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed (the darker, the better)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to thicken later
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced for garlic bits, go wild
  • 1 to 2 pieces chili, chopped labuyo if you want that ‘wow’
  • Salt only if it actually needs it

Instructions

Cooking Steps

  • Start by getting a small saucepan. Dump in your water, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Mix until that sugar vanishes completely.
  • Now whisk in your flour and cornstarch. You want it pretty smooth, avoiding any chunks.
  • Toss in the garlic, pepper, and chilies. Stir again.
  • Switch on the stove to medium heat. Keep stirring to prevent the bottom from getting crusty.
  • Simmer for around 4 to 5 minutes until it thickens, then turn the heat off.
  • Taste it; add more chili for kick or sugar for sweetness as desired.

Notes

Let the sauce cool before serving for better texture. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Not suitable for freezing.