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Oyster Sauce

Commonly used in

Chinese cuisine

and

Korean cuisine

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Oyster sauce is a thick, dark brown condiment made from oyster extracts combined with soy sauce and seasonings. It has a salty umami flavor 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.

Nutritional Facts

Oyster sauce is a concentrated condiment and contains relatively high levels of sodium. A single tablespoon (15 mL) serving size has approximately 25 calories and 400 milligrams of sodium (16% of the recommended daily value). Additionally, a single tablespoon serving provides 1 gram of carbohydrate and no fat or protein.