Oyster sauce is a seasoning made from oysters (clams). It is a traditional Guangdong-style umami seasoning and one of the authentic products in the sauce category. It is made by boiling oysters, which are known as "the milk of the sea," extracting the juice, concentrating it, and refining it with additional ingredients.
Oyster sauce boasts a delicious taste and rich oyster aroma, with a moderate viscosity and high nutritional value. It is also a key ingredient in traditional Cantonese dishes such as Oyster Sauce Braised Beef with Fresh Mushrooms, Oyster Sauce Stir-fried Vegetables, and Oyster Sauce Noodles.
Many people think oyster sauce is a type of fat, but in fact, like soy sauce, it is not a fat but a condiment. Oyster sauce is made by boiling dried oysters (oyster meats) and then filtering and concentrating the broth. It is a nutritious and flavorful condiment.