Duck sauce is an orange-hued Chinese American condiment used in Chinese American cuisine as a dip for deep-fried dishes, such as spring rolls, egg rolls, noodles, and deep-fried chicken balls. Duck Sauce is almost certainly an American invention, as it is virtually unknown in authentic Chinese cuisine. It is made from sweet plums or other fruit such as peach or apricot, sugar, vinegar, ginger, and chili pepper. Origins of the nameThere is no duck in duck sauce. The name "duck sauce" comes from Chinese restaurants in the U.S. which mistakenly served the sauce with the pancakes that go with Peking Duck, as opposed to serving it with hoisin sauce, which is the authentic practice. It is commonly eaten with Spare ribs, noodles, and just about any Chinese dish. It is usually offered in packets or small containers. It is also commonly referred to as plum sauce.
