Oyster Sauce Baste
Elevate your grilling and roasting game with this bold and savory Oyster Sauce Baste, a quick-to-make glaze bursting with umami-packed flavor. Combining the richness of oyster sauce and soy sauce with a touch of honey for sweetness, a hint of sesame oil for nuttiness, and the aromatic warmth of garlic and ginger, this sauce is a go-to for marinating or basting meats, poultry, seafood, or vegetables. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile baste thickens as it simmers, ensuring a glossy, caramelized finish every time. Perfect for summer BBQs, oven-roasted dishes, or broiler meals, it’s a guaranteed way to add mouthwatering depth to your next culinary creation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Peel and finely mince the garlic cloves.
Peel and grate the ginger to yield about 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger.
In a small saucepan, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, black pepper, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir continuously to incorporate the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 3-5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Remove the baste from heat and let it cool for 1-2 minutes before using.
Use the oyster sauce baste to brush over meats or vegetables during grilling, roasting, or broiling, applying multiple layers for rich flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
252 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2903 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.5 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 49 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 205 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
