What is oyster sauce?
Oyster sauce
Thick, glossy Chinese sauce made from oyster extract, sugar and soy, more savory than fishy.
What it tastes like
Savory, salty-sweet and rich, with a deep umami that coats vegetables and noodles.
Where you’ll see it
On Chinese broccoli (gai lan), beef stir-fries, chow fun and lo mein at Chinese restaurants.