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The Best Uses for Mala, XO Sauce, and more from Singapore

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The Best Uses for Mala, XO Sauce, and more from Singapore

Sauces and condiments bring new life to the dishes you eat. It enhances the flavour and makes you appreciate the effort put into your meal. While many of us have tried the most common condiments, like ketchup, there are many more for us to enjoy. Asian sauces, for example, bring a nostalgic flavour to many foods. Chili sauce in Singapore isn't the only famous sauce out there, though! Here are three sauces you need to try and what dishes you can try with them.


Mala Sauce

Mala sauce is a well-known Asian sauce in the culinary world. Try this delicious yet unforgiving sauce if you want spice in your dishes. Mala sauce from Singapore has several spicy ingredients to give it its kick, such as Sichuan peppercorn and dried chili peppers. If you want Mala sauce to have the spotlight, you can try Mala xiang guo, a mala-flavoured stir fry. Otherwise, you can add it to your stews, hot pots, and soups.


XO Sauce

While Mala sauce is known for its spice, people love XO sauce for its umami flavour. XO sauce got its name from its home country, Hong Kong, where 'XO' was slang for luxury. It's a seafood sauce that includes scallops, fish, and shrimp. To enjoy the flavour of XO sauce from Singapore, prepare it with something plainer by making XO sauce fried rice. You can also try it on stir fry, tofu, and noodles.


Char Siu Sauce

Finally, char siu sauce has a delicious barbeque flavour and is one of the most beloved barbeque sauces in the world. Char siu sauce has soy sauce, honey, garlic, and more to help get its sweet yet salty flavour. Its most famous usage is, of course, on Chinese BBQ pork. You can also brush it on grilled vegetables or use it as a marinade for other meats. You can buy char siu sauce online.


For more sauces and ginger candy in Singapore, check out AmigoSG's wide selection of Asian condiments.

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