Asian Cooking Sauces
Asian cooking sauce is a shortcut to big flavour at home. A good cooking sauce brings together the right balance of savoury, sweet, salty and umami in a single bottle or jar. At Tuk Tuk Mart, we stock a wide range of Asian cooking sauces online, with UK delivery.
Our collection covers every cuisine and cooking method. For Chinese stir-fry cooking, oyster sauce and black bean sauce are essential. For Japanese cooking, teriyaki sauce and sukiyaki sauce provide a sweet-savoury glaze. For Thai cooking, pad thai sauce brings the tangy, slightly sweet base the dish is known for. For Korean cooking, we stock bulgogi and galbi marinades from Beksul and gochujang stir-fry sauces from Sempio.
Most of these sauces go straight into the wok or pan, which makes them handy for weeknight cooking. Most require only a protein, vegetables and a portion of noodles or rice to create a complete meal.
Brands in our range include Lee Kum Kee, Amoy, Kikkoman, Pantai, Healthy Boy and Beksul. Whether you are an experienced Asian home cook or just starting to explore these cuisines, our cooking sauces make it straightforward.
Browse the full collection and shop online with UK delivery from Tuk Tuk Mart.
Q: What sauces do I need for a stir fry?
A: The core trio is light soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sesame oil. Add a splash of rice wine or Shaoxing wine for depth, and chilli sauce if you want heat. Most stir fry recipes call for one or two of these combined. Tuk Tuk Mart stocks all of them, with UK delivery.
Q: What is the difference between light and dark soy sauce?
A: Light soy sauce is thinner and saltier — it's used for seasoning, marinades, and most everyday cooking. Dark soy sauce is thicker, less salty, and slightly sweet; it's used mainly to add colour and richness to braises and noodle dishes. Most recipes that simply say 'soy sauce' mean light.
Q: Can I use fish sauce instead of soy sauce?
A: They are both salty and umami-rich, but not direct substitutes. Fish sauce has a stronger, more pungent flavour and is common in Thai and Vietnamese cooking. Swapping it for soy sauce will noticeably change the taste of a dish. Use fish sauce when a recipe specifically calls for it.
Q: What Asian cooking sauces are gluten free?
A: Many traditional Asian sauces contain wheat, including most standard soy sauces. Gluten-free alternatives include tamari (Japanese soy sauce made without wheat), coconut aminos, and specifically labelled gluten-free oyster and hoisin sauces. Always check the label, as formulations vary by brand.
Q: Where can I buy Asian cooking sauces in the UK?
A: Tuk Tuk Mart sells hundreds of Asian cooking sauces online with UK delivery, including brands from Japan, China, Thailand and Korea. Order online at tuktukmart.co.uk for UK delivery.