Oyster sauce
A dark brown sauce made with oyster extract. It adds depth to Chinese-style stir-fries.
👀 At a glance
🦪Made fromOysters
😋TasteRich, a little sweet
🍳Often inStir-fries
🔥 How to use
A little is very flavorful. Add it at the end of a stir-fry and toss to coat. Often paired with soy sauce.
📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)
105kcal
11.4gSalt
It’s salty, so stick to the amount[1]
🔁 If you don’t have it
Use soy sauce with a little sugar. It will be less rich.
⚠️ Be careful
- Contains oysters (shellfish). If you have a shellfish allergy, check the label
🧊 Storage
After opening, keep it in the fridge.
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Checked on 2026-10-07.