Oyster sauce
A thick, savoury Asian sauce that adds sweetness, saltiness and umami to meat, vegetable and noodle stir-fries.
What it offers and why to use it
A concentrated flavour whose strength and composition depend on the recipe or brand.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Check oyster sauce's ingredients, salt, sugar, allergens, date and packaging. Choose a formulation suited to the recipe.
Store
Follow the label. Many condiments need refrigeration after opening and should be handled with clean utensils.
Prepare
Add gradually, mix and taste before adding salt. Use in marinades, dressings, cooked flavour bases or as a finishing seasoning.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Depending on its flavour, pair with meat, fish, vegetables, rice, pasta, sandwiches and appetisers.
How to substitute it
Replace oyster sauce with a condiment that provides the required savoury, salty and sweet notes, adding gradually and checking allergens.
Recipes with oyster sauce
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