Shacha sauce (Shāchá jiàng)

Shacha sauce is a popular Chinese condiment made with garlic, chili, brill fish, dried shrimp, shallots, and soybean oil. The ingredients are mashed, then combined, and the versatile sauce can be used in a number of ways: as a seasoning for stir-fries, as a base in different soups, as a meat rub, or as a key ingredient in dipping sauces.

The flavor of shacha sauce is often described as savory and slightly spicy, and it is most commonly used with a variety of beef dishes.