homemade oyster sauce

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Oyster Sauce Substitute: Homemade Oyster Sauce (+More Great Alternatives!)

oysters

water

¼ tsp salt ((to taste))

soy sauce

½ tsp sugar ((optional, use up to 1 teaspoon to taste))

prep

Drain the oysters, being sure to reserve the canned water, then chop your whole oysters.

saute

Heat the chopped oysters with 1 tablespoon water in a small saucepan over medium heat and saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

stir

Remove from heat and stir in ¼ teaspoon of salt then set aside and allow to cool.

strain

Strain the cooled sauce into a clean liquid measuring cup then add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce per 1/2 cup of strained liquid and return the sauce to your saucepan. *Add optional sugar, if desired, before simmering to thicken.

thicken

Heat the sauce over medium-high heat until just beginning to boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken. *It should cling to your spoon or spatula. The sauce will thicken more once refrigerated.

Remove from heat and use in recipes, or store for later once fully cooled.

This recipe teaches you how to make oyster sauce at home. You will only need a bag of frozen oyster meat, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and water to get this homemade oyster sauce loaded with tons of umami and rich savoriness.

How to Make Oyster Sauce - Recipe from Scratch

oz oysters ((I used frozen oysters. Feel free to use fresh oysters if you are rich.))

500 ml water ((for making oyster broth))

cornstarch

tbsp sugar

salt

tbsp dark soy sauce

water ((for dissolving cornstarch))

Put 20oz frozen oyster meat in a large bowl, submerge them in cold water for 10 minutes. Gently wash the defrosted oyster meat with cold water for 2 to 3 times, try not to break them.

Drain the oysters, place them in a large pot, add 500ml cold water to the pot.

Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and keep the water simmering for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, use a ladle or a fine mesh skimming utensil to skim off the scum and foam from the broth.

30 minutes later, the broth should have reduced by half. Transfer the oysters to a food container. You can use them to make oyster omelette later.

Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth-lined strainer (I used a pour over coffee dripper) into a cup. You should get about 250ml oyster broth if you don&#39;t spill any.

Add cornstarch, sugar, salt, dark soy sauce, and water to a small bowl. Stir until well combined.

Pour the oyster broth to a small nonstick pot, bring the broth to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low, pour the soy sauce cornstarch mixture to the pot. Stir continuously using a silicone spatula for 8 to 10 minutes, until the oyster sauce has been thickened into a caramel sauce texture.

Transfer the oyster sauce to a sanitized food container, seal and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. (Always use a clean spoon to scoop the oyster sauce. No double dipper!)

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This recipe teaches you how to make oyster sauce at home. You will only need a bag of frozen oyster meat, dark soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, salt, and water to get this homemade oyster sauce loaded with tons of umami and rich savoriness.

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