Oyster Sauce Recipe
Elevate your culinary creations with this homemade oyster sauce recipe, a rich and umami-packed condiment that's surprisingly easy to make from scratch! Crafted with fresh oysters and their briny liquid, this authentic sauce is perfectly balanced with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and a touch of sugar for a subtle sweetness. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, it delivers the perfect glossy texture to enhance stir-fries, noodle dishes, or marinades. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce boasts the fresh, seafood-forward flavor of a traditional Asian kitchen staple while offering complete control over ingredients. Say goodbye to store-bought versions and bring a homemade touch to your favorite recipes with this delicious oyster sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Fresh oysters with liquid
- 1 cup Water
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
Rinse the fresh oysters under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Be sure to reserve the liquid from the oysters as it will add depth to the sauce.
In a saucepan, combine the oysters, reserved liquid, and 1 cup of water. Bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 10 minutes, or until the oysters are fully cooked and the liquid has a rich seafood aroma.
Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to separate the oyster broth from the solids. Discard the solids and retain the broth.
Return the strained broth to the saucepan over medium heat. Add the soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar, stirring well to dissolve the sugar completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry.
Slowly drizzle the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Cook for another 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the sauce to cool. Transfer the oyster sauce to a clean jar or container with a lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Use the homemade oyster sauce in your favorite recipes, including stir-fries, noodle dishes, or as a marinade for meats.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
909 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.2 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 600 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 3896 mg | 169% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 63.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 89.6 g | 179% | |
| Vitamin D | 96.0 mcg | 480% | |
| Calcium | 743 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 81.3 mg | 452% | |
| Potassium | 2101 mg | 45% | |
*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.
