Shacha sauce (chinese: 沙茶; pe̍h-ōe-jī: sa-te; also spelled sa cha sauce) is a savory, slightly spicy chinese condiment used in teochew, fujian, and taiwanese cuisines. it is made from soybean oil, garlic, shallots, chilies, chinese brill, and dried shrimp. it is also sometimes sold as "chinese barbeque sauce".shacha sauce is used many different ways; as a soup base, a barbeque meat rub, a dipping sauce (for hot pot), or a seasoning for stir-fries. it is also included with instant noodles manufactured in vietnam, in their own packet alongside packets of soup base, dried vegetables, or other seasonings.

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