Asian Sauces & Cooking Pastes UK: Soy Sauce, Curry Pastes, Chilli Sauces & More
Explore Asian sauces and cooking pastes at Nicol Retailer, including soy sauce, curry sauces, chilli sauces, satay, miso bases, aromatic pastes and professional cooking products for stir-fries, curries, noodles, rice dishes and foodservice.
Build flavour with sauces, pastes & cooking bases
Asian-inspired cooking can use everything from soy sauce and chilli sauce to concentrated curry pastes, satay sauces, miso bases and aromatic cooking pastes. The important distinction is how each product is intended to be used: some are table sauces, some are marinades, while others form the base of a cooked dish.
Cooking Sauces
Browse the complete Cooking Sauces archive for Asian sauces, curry products, pastes, chilli sauces and other professional cooking bases.
Shop Cooking SaucesBlue Dragon
Explore sauces and concentrated products including Szechuan, satay, Hoi Sin, Sriracha and Thai-inspired cooking products.
Shop Blue DragonKikkoman
Browse soy sauce products for seasoning, marinades, dipping sauces, stir-fries and other dishes.
Shop KikkomanSharwood’s
Explore curry cooking sauces for convenient Indian-inspired meal preparation and professional foodservice.
Shop Sharwood’sAsian sauces & cooking pastes guide
Use the sections below to choose products according to flavour, cuisine, cooking method and intended use.
Asian cooking sauces Soy sauce Curry sauces & pastes Chilli sauces & spicy pastes Satay & nut-style sauces Miso & aromatic bases Street-food cooking pastes How to use Asian sauces Asian sauces for catering Ingredients & allergens Shop by brand Asian sauces FAQsAsian cooking sauces, pastes & meal bases
Nicol Retailer’s wider Cooking Sauces range contains a broad mixture of sauces, pastes and professional cooking bases. Within the range you can find products for Asian-inspired curries, noodle dishes, stir-fries, marinades and dipping sauces.
The product format matters. A concentrated sauce may need to be incorporated into a larger recipe, while a cooking paste can provide aromatic ingredients and seasoning that form the foundation of a dish.
Buying tip: before ordering, check whether the product is ready to use, concentrated or intended as a cooking base. Always follow the current preparation instructions.
Soy sauce for seasoning, marinades & dipping
Soy sauce is a versatile savoury ingredient that can be used in marinades, stir-fries, noodle dishes, rice dishes and dipping sauces.
The Kikkoman cooking-sauce category provides a direct route to the current soy-sauce range.
Individual soy sauces can differ in flavour intensity and ingredient composition, so check the current product information rather than treating every soy sauce as identical.
- Stir-fries
- Noodles
- Rice dishes
- Marinades
- Dipping sauces
- Dressings
- Glazes
Curry sauces & curry pastes
Curry products can range from ready-to-use cooking sauces to concentrated pastes and professional bases. Nicol Retailer’s current Cooking Sauces taxonomy includes curry products through brands such as Sharwood’s, Knorr Professional and Blue Dragon.
Ready-to-use curry sauces
These can simplify meal preparation by providing the main sauce component for a curry. They can be combined with meat, vegetables or plant-based ingredients according to the recipe and product instructions.
Concentrated curry pastes
Pastes are generally used as one ingredient within a finished dish rather than as a complete sauce on their own. Check the product-specific preparation guidance for dilution, quantity and cooking method.
Chilli sauces, Sriracha & spicy cooking pastes
Chilli sauces and pastes can bring heat, sweetness, acidity and savoury flavour to noodles, rice dishes, marinades, dipping sauces and street-food-style meals.
Heat levels can vary substantially between products. Use the current product information and adjust the amount according to the dish and the people you are serving.
Blue Dragon’s live category includes Sriracha and concentrated Asian-style sauces alongside other cooking products.
- Noodle bowls
- Rice dishes
- Stir-fries
- Burgers
- Chicken
- Vegetables
- Dipping sauces
- Street food
Satay sauces & satay-style seasoning
Satay-style products can bring sweet, savoury and aromatic flavours to skewers, noodles, vegetables, rice dishes and dipping sauces.
The live Blue Dragon category includes a concentrated Satay sauce, while the Essential Cuisine category includes a Peanut Free Satay Seasoning. These are different product formats, so preparation and allergen information must be checked individually.
Allergen reminder: never assume that a product described as “satay-style” contains or does not contain peanuts. Always check the individual ingredient and allergen information.
Miso, aromatic & professional Asian cooking bases
Cooking bases are particularly useful for professional kitchens where consistency and repeatable preparation matter.
The live Essential Cuisine range includes an Asian Aromatic Base and Asian Miso Base, alongside other professional sauce and seasoning products.
These products should be used according to their specific preparation guidance rather than treated as ready-to-eat sauces.
- Stocks & broths
- Noodle dishes
- Soups
- Sauces
- Rice dishes
- Professional menu preparation
- Consistent batch cooking
Asian street-food cooking pastes
Nicol Retailer also has a dedicated Street Food subcategory within Cooking Sauces.
The current live category includes Panggang BBQ Paste and Malay Curry Paste, giving professional and home cooks additional options for Southeast Asian-inspired dishes and marinades.
Because the category is currently small, it works best as a specialist shopping route inside this guide rather than as a separate SEO pillar or major top-level category.
How to use Asian sauces & pastes in everyday meals
Asian sauces can be used as complete sauce components, seasonings, marinades, dipping sauces or flavour bases depending on the product.
Stir-fries
Combine vegetables, noodles, rice, meat or plant-based ingredients with an appropriate stir-fry sauce, soy sauce or concentrated cooking sauce.
Curries
Choose a ready cooking sauce for convenience or a concentrated paste when you want more control over the final sauce and supporting ingredients.
Noodles & ramen
Soup bases, miso products, soy sauce and chilli sauces can all contribute different elements to noodle dishes.
Marinades
Soy sauce, chilli sauce, BBQ-style pastes and aromatic bases can contribute flavour to marinades where the individual product is suitable.
Dipping sauces
Sriracha, sweet chilli, soy-based sauces and other table sauces can complement dumplings, spring rolls, grilled foods and sharing dishes.
Asian sauces for restaurants & professional kitchens
Professional kitchens may benefit from larger-format sauces, concentrated bases and products designed for repeatable preparation.
When selecting Asian sauces for catering, consider pack size, serving volume, dilution requirements, allergens, storage and preparation method.
Brands such as Knorr Professional, Blue Dragon and Essential Cuisine have products within Nicol Retailer’s Cooking Sauces taxonomy that can suit larger-scale food preparation.
For wider professional purchasing, visit Catering & Bulk Food .
- Pack size
- Cost per serving
- Concentration
- Preparation method
- Batch consistency
- Allergens
- Storage
- Menu versatility
Ingredients, allergens & dietary requirements
Asian sauces and cooking pastes can contain ingredients and allergens such as soya, wheat, gluten, sesame, peanuts, nuts, fish or crustaceans, depending on the individual product.
Never infer dietary suitability from the style or cuisine alone. Check the current product information and packaging before ordering or serving.
For wider dietary guidance, visit Nicol Retailer’s Ingredients, Allergens & Dietary Information section.
Shop Asian sauces by brand
Use these live Cooking Sauces subcategories to browse products from established Asian and professional cooking brands.
Blue Dragon
Szechuan, satay, Hoi Sin, Sriracha and Asian-style concentrated sauces.
Shop Blue DragonKikkoman
Soy sauce products for cooking, marinades, seasoning and dipping.
Shop KikkomanSharwood’s
Curry cooking sauces for convenient Indian-inspired meals.
Shop Sharwood’sKnorr
Professional curry sauces, Blue Dragon products and other catering sauce formats.
Shop KnorrEssential Cuisine
Asian Aromatic Base, Asian Miso Base, satay seasoning and professional cooking products.
Shop Essential CuisineStreet Food
Specialist cooking pastes including Panggang BBQ and Malay Curry Paste.
Shop Street FoodExplore more sauces & condiments
This guide focuses on Asian sauces, cooking pastes and flavour bases. For the complete sauce range, return to Sauces & Condiments Online UK .
You can also browse the main Condiments category for table sauces, dressings, vinegar, relishes and other accompaniments.
Asian sauces & cooking pastes FAQs
Common questions about choosing Asian sauces, curry pastes, soy sauces and cooking bases.
Where can I buy Asian sauces online?
Start with Nicol Retailer’s Cooking Sauces category, which includes Asian-style sauces, curry products, pastes and professional cooking bases.
Does Nicol Retailer sell soy sauce?
Yes. The dedicated Kikkoman category includes soy-sauce products.
Can I buy curry sauces and curry pastes?
Yes. Curry products are available within the wider Cooking Sauces range and through specialist categories such as Sharwood’s , Knorr and Blue Dragon .
Does Nicol Retailer sell Sriracha?
The live Blue Dragon category includes Sriracha alongside other Asian-style sauces. Use the category for current availability.
What is the difference between a cooking sauce and a paste?
A cooking sauce may form a substantial part of the finished dish, whereas a paste is usually a more concentrated ingredient used as part of the recipe. Always follow the instructions for the specific product.
Can Asian sauces be used as marinades?
Some can, but suitability varies. Check the product-specific preparation instructions before using a sauce or paste as a marinade.
Are Asian sauces vegan or gluten free?
Suitability varies by product. Check the current ingredients, allergen information and packaging rather than assuming suitability from the sauce style.
Can restaurants and caterers buy Asian cooking sauces?
Yes. Nicol Retailer’s Cooking Sauces taxonomy includes professional-format products and concentrated bases. Check pack sizes and preparation requirements for the individual product.