Is it OK to store the sauce in the cupboard, or does it need to be refrigerated? What are the telltale signs that a Chinese sauce is starting to turn bad?
Sauces That Must Be Refrigerated After Opening
Spicy incense pot
Hot pot condiment
hot pot base
Fish flavored pork slices sauce
Stir fried chilli sauce
Chinese Braised sauce
Cooking fish sauce
Red chilli oil
Shelf Life
The shelf life of different types of Chinese sauces depends on the type of sauce and even the specific brand. Properly stored, all sauces should have a shelf life of at least three months.