Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown condiment made from oyster extracts combined with soy sauce and seasonings. It has a salty umami flavour and is widely used in Chinese cuisine to enhance the taste of dishes such as vegetables, meat, poultry and fish.

Ingredients

The main ingredient in oyster sauce is oyster extracts, which are combined with other ingredients such as soy sauce, sugar, salt, water, and seasonings. Other components that may be present include cornstarch, vegetable oil, garlic, and ginger.

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