Oyster sauce

Oyster sauce is a viscous dark brown condiment of Asian cuisine. Originally from fermented in salt water oysters prepared, it is now mostly a mixture of oyster extract and soy sauce, which has been previously boiled with salt, garlic and onions. It is thickened with corn flour and colored with caramel.

Oyster sauce is characterized by a strict, salty, slightly fishy flavor. It is used especially in Chinese cuisine - often mixed with soy sauce - as an all purpose seasoning. They are used for marinating, seasoning and seasoning at the table.