Asian cooking sauce is the shortcut to genuine restaurant-quality flavour at home. A good cooking sauce brings together the right balance of savoury, sweet, salty and umami — the kind of complexity that would take hours to build from scratch — and delivers it in a single bottle. At Tuk Tuk Mart, we stock the full range of Asian cooking sauce online with fast 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 the sweet-savoury glaze that defines some of Japan's most popular dishes. For Thai cooking, pad thai sauce brings the distinctive tangy, slightly sweet base that makes this dish so iconic. Korean cooking relies on doenjang and ssamjang for braises and barbecue dipping.
These cooking sauces are designed to be added directly to a wok, pan or slow cooker, making them ideal for weeknight cooking when you want a delicious result without extensive preparation. 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, Pantai, Healthy Boy, Flying Goose, Kikkoman and more — all sourced from trusted Asian producers. 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 fast 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 next-day delivery across the UK.
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 delivers over 600 Asian cooking sauces to addresses across the UK, including hard-to-find brands from Japan, China, Thailand, Korea, and Vietnam. Order online at tuktukmart.co.uk with fast UK delivery.