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Buying Asian food products online makes it easier to prepare dishes such as crispy duck, kung pao chicken or a dessert with exotic fruit. But an appealing product listing does not always make it easy to choose the right option for your habits in the UK. From impractical formats and overly sweet sauces to ingredients that are difficult to identify, some orders risk ending up at the back of the cupboard.
Here are the main points to check before filling your basket at an online Asian grocery shop, together with a selection of products suited to different uses.
A sauce may be described as suitable for pork, chicken, vegetables and noodles, while still having a very distinctive flavour profile. A sauce for crispy duck made with sugar and soy will not produce the same result as a sweet-and-sour sauce containing pineapple and tomato purée.
Before buying, check its main purpose: dipping sauce, marinade, glaze or cooking base. This distinction will help you avoid ending up with a dish that is too salty, too sweet or too thick.
Chinese sauces often contain soy, wheat, sesame or fermented products. Check the allergen information carefully before ordering, particularly if anyone in your household follows a specific diet.
The ingredients list also helps you identify the amount of sugar, the presence of vinegar, the spices and any additives. For example, Lee Kum Kee Beijing Duck Sauce contains soy and sesame, while Char Siu Sauce contains wheat and soy.
A product that is shelf-stable before opening may need to be kept in the fridge once opened. Several sauces in 397 to 410 ml formats must therefore be refrigerated after opening. If you only cook Asian food occasionally, a single-serve sachet, such as the 60 g kung pao chicken sauce, helps minimise leftovers.
For drinks and desserts, also check the format. A 340 ml can of Korean peach juice is easy to finish in one sitting, while a pot of nata de coco will generally need to be refrigerated after opening.
Lee Kum Kee Char Siu Sauce, for example, is intended for marinating approximately 500 g of pork with 70 to 100 g of sauce, then brushing the meat during cooking. Lee Kum Kee Chinese Marinade, meanwhile, is generally diluted with water according to the desired result.
Compare the weight or volume with the amount needed for each recipe. 397 g bottles are suitable for several preparations, but plan to refrigerate them after opening when recommended on the label. 60 g sachets are better suited to an occasional meal.
For households that cook regularly, a 410 ml sauce can be used to prepare several dishes, including poultry, eggs, tofu or braised meats. Lee Kum Kee Red Braising Sauce can be used directly as a cooking liquid, while Chinese Marinade can be diluted with water in an approximate ratio of 1:3 to 1:5.
On the product listing or packaging, check in particular :
This information is far more useful than general claims about flavour. It will help you choose authentic Asian condiments that suit your recipe, budget and available cupboard space.
Why this choice suits this profile : Its single-serve sachet is perfect for trying your first recipe or preparing a quick meal, without having to buy a large bottle.
The 60 g format helps reduce waste and avoids keeping an opened sauce for too long.
A portion designed for one dish, with soy, wheat and sesame listed among the allergens.
Why this choice suits this profile : This ready-to-use sauce is ideal with roast duck, pancakes, rolls and a wide range of Chinese dishes.
Its intended use is clearly defined : as a dipping sauce, marinade or base for wok cooking.
A 383 g format and a texture designed for coating, with refrigeration required after opening.
Why this choice suits this profile : It is ideal for anyone who regularly prepares roasted, grilled or air-fried meats.
The product listing clearly distinguishes between marinating and glazing, and provides a suggested quantity for 500 g of pork.
Suitable for the oven, grill, frying pan or air fryer ; 397 g format.
Why this choice suits this profile : Its format is ideal for families who want to add a pleasantly crunchy texture to drinks, fruit salads or desserts.
The listing confirms that the product is ready to eat and must be refrigerated after opening.
A jelly-like texture made with fermented coconut water, with no allergens declared on the listing.
We have put together a complete, real-time updated list of products that meet these strict selection criteria and European safety requirements.
To explore different uses, you can also consider :
No. Some can be stored in a cool, dry place before opening. Once opened, storage instructions vary according to the recipe : several Lee Kum Kee sauces recommend refrigeration. Always check the label.
A single-serve sachet or a ready-to-use sweet-and-sour sauce is a good place to start. For a specific recipe, choose a product identified as Char Siu Sauce, Beijing Duck Sauce, Mapo Tofu Sauce or Kung Pao Chicken Sauce.
Read the ingredients list, allergen information, net quantity and storage instructions carefully. Product listings also allow you to compare sugar and salt content, as well as the format, before placing your order.