Oyster sauce

Oyster Sauce is a thick, salty, oyster-flavored Asian flavored condiment (sauce) called ho yau in Cantonese and mostly sold in bottles, sometimes in cans. Thai oyster sauce tends to have more of an "oyster" flavor than the products from China.

Substitute For Oyster Sauce

If you're wondering what can I substitute for oyster sauce, here are some good options.

• If you don't have oyster sauce you can make your own substitute by using our Homemade Oyster Sauce Recipe:
• OR - Alternatively substitute vegetarian oyster sauce
• OR - For 1 tablespoon oyster sauce substitute:
  2 teaspoons soy or teriyaki sauce + 1 teaspoon liquid from canned or jarred oysters.

How To Use Oyster Sauce

Use in small amounts to add flavor to many dishes. It goes equally well with meats and vegetables. Originally it was made from oysters, salt and water and had a grey, unappealing appearance but processing techniques have improved the look and the flavor.  Once opened store oyster sauce in the refrigerator.

Where To Buy Oyster Sauce

Oyster sauce can be found in most well-stocked grocery stores, look for it in the Asian Foods section.  The best brands are found in Asian markets and Lum Kum Kee Oyster Sauce is a very good brand.  You can buy this brand on Amazon: Lee Kum Kee Oyster Sauce, 9 fl oz