Asian Regional flavors
Meet the consumer demand for authentic Asian and globally inspired cuisine.
Southern Chinese / Cantonese
These mild flavor profiles use light soy sauce, garlic, and ginger and are quickly cooked with very fresh fish, meat, and vegetables. These include such recipes as: Beef and Broccoli, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chicken Lettuce Wrap, Chow Mein, and Lo Mein. A popular dipping sauce is Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce for spring rolls, fried won tons, egg rolls, crab Rangoon, coconut shrimp, chicken nuggets, fried fish fillets and any battered or fried appetizers.
Regional Starport Sauces: Brown Stir Fry Sauce, Classic Hoisin Sauce, Classic Wok Sauce, Garlic Sesame Sauce, Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce.
Northern Chinese / Hunan / Szechuan
Hot, spicy, garlicky, and tangy flavors from these regions use dark soy sauce, chili paste, Hoisin sauce and rice vinegar. Many dishes are braised with deep and rich flavors. Popular recipes include: Hot and Sour Soup, Mongolian Beef, Szechuan Lamb, and Peking Duck.
Regional Starport Sauces: Classic Hoisin Sauce, General Kung Pao Sauce, Hot & Sour Soup Concentrate, Hot & Spicy Seasoning, Spicy Orange Sauce, Spicy Red Hunan Sauce, Spicy Szechuan Sauce.
Japanese
Japanese dishes are mildly seasoned and use simple ingredients like citrus and sea vegetables. Ponzu Citrus Soy is a perfect, slightly thickened dipping sauce for Sushi, Sashimi, Seared Ahi, Gyoza, Potstickers, and Dim Sum, or as a light dressing for cold soba noodles. Hot and spicy condiments include Wasabi and Shichimi Togarashi. Favorite Japanese dishes are Hibachi Grilled Beef, Gyoza Dumplings, Edamame Soy Bean Pods, Tempura, and Udon Noodle So
Regional Starport Sauces: Ponzu Citrus Soy Sauce, XOX Sweet Teriyaki Sauce.
Korean
Korean food is now the hottest food trend. It’s full of hot, spicy, garlicky, sweet, and savory flavors. Korean BBQ Bulgogi and Kalbi are grilling favorites. Bibimbap is Korea’s favorite fried rice dish, and Japchae is a delicious noodle dish made with sweet potato starch noodles. Flavorful condiments and side dishes include Kimchi, Doenjang (soy bean paste), and Gochujang (fermented red pepper paste).
Regional Starport Sauces:Brown Stir-Fry Sauce, Garlic Sesame Marinade & Glaze, Spicy Red Hunan Sauce.
Southeast Asian
This includes Thai, Vietnamese and Singaporean flavors. Tropical fruit flavors of mango, coconut, and pineapple are combined with spicy chili peppers, fish sauce and coconut milk. Thai basil, lemongrass, cilantro, and galangal (a type of ginger root) are widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. Popular “comfort food” includes Singaporean Rice Stick Noodles and a Malaysian Coconut Curry Chicken.
Regional Starport Sauces: Coconut Curry Sauce, Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce.
Pan Asian / Polynesian
Polynesian menus include Pan Asian flavors: sweet and sour dishes, raw and cooked seafood, sea vegetables and sea “tangles.” Huli-Huli Teriyaki Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork or Chicken, and Spam Musubi are popular dishes. Use Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce for appetizer dipping sauce for spring rolls, fried won tons, egg rolls, crab rangoon, and coconut shrimp. Use Ponzu Citrus Soy to make Ahi Poke, or as the perfect dipping sauce for Sushi, Sashimi, Seared Ahi, Gyoza, Potstickers and Dim Sum, or as a light dressing for cold Soba Noodles or drizzled on chilled soft Tofu.
Regional Starport Sauces: Coconut Curry Sauce, Hawaiian Sweet and Sour, Ponzu Citrus Soy, Spicy Orange Sauce.
Fusion
This includes Jamaican, Creole, and Southwest flavors. Starport products lend themselves to a Chef’s imagination s they can be blended to create delightful Fusion signature sauces. Our spicy and smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce is not only great for BBQ, but is also delicious as a sandwich spread when mixed with mayonnaise. Our absolute favorite Fusion sauce is to mix half Chipotle BBQ sauce with half Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce, use for delicious Sweet and Spicy Meatballs, Wings, Baby Back Ribs, or Chicken Nuggets. Want to put a twist on the usual shrimp cocktail for your party? Try brushing Spicy Mango Creole Sauce on grilled prawns or scallops to create sumptuous appetizers. Need a bold and tasty party slider? Try Jamaican Jerk Pulled Pork served on a bun or a wrap.
Regional Starport Sauces: Chipotle BBQ Sauce, Hawaiian Sweet and Sour Sauce, Jamaican Jerk Sauce.
Chinatown Chefs’ Secret Marinade
By far, Marinade Seasoning is our “must have” product and a Chef’s best-kept secret. Marinade Seasoning is used to tenderize and retain moisture for all proteins. Usage is 4% by weight and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
To Marinate:
- For 10 lbs. sliced or diced meat, dissolve 0.4 lb. (7/8 C.) Marinade Seasoning (Gluten Free Starport 356) with 1-1/4 C. water and 1 C. oil.
- Mix well then add meat and marinate for 30 minutes or more. May be covered in a container and refrigerate overnight.