Source: Pariketan, AdobeStockThick and aromatic oyster sauce perfectly complements noodles, soups, and many other dishes. As you might guess, it's made from oysters or a special oyster extract. We're sharing 20 delicious recipes with it!
1. Chicken with Shiitake Mushrooms in Oyster Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA light, accessible, and quick Asian dish.
You will need: 300 g chicken, 10 shiitake mushrooms, 30 g mung bean sprouts, 20 g ginger, 1 clove garlic, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 sprig cilantro.
Preparation: Slice the chicken into strips and fry until golden in a tablespoon of oil. Add both sauces and half of the grated ginger. After 1 minute, add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, and after another 2 minutes, add the remaining ginger, garlic, and mung bean sprouts. Heat everything together for a minute, remove from heat, and sprinkle with cilantro.
2. Vegetable Salad with Oyster Sauce
Source: mykaleidoscope.ruA dressing based on oyster sauce transforms any salad.
You will need: 1 daikon radish, 1 carrot, 1 cucumber, 1 bell pepper, 1 purple onion, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 30 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Cut all vegetables into julienne strips and mix. Combine the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad.
3. Fish with Oyster Sauce in the Oven
Source: cook-dream.ruAny white fish turns out delicious with this recipe.
You will need: 500 g fish fillet, 3 tbsp oyster sauce, 100 g each of Brussels sprouts, green peas, and green beans, 170 g bell pepper, 1/2 can canned corn, 1 sprig rosemary, 1 lemon, spices.
Preparation: Cut and marinate the fish in lemon juice, oyster sauce, and spices for half an hour. Roughly chop all vegetables, mix them, and place them in a baking dish. Top with fish pieces and lemon slices. Bake in the oven for about 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.
4. Thick Chinese Sauce
Source: fb.ruA delicious universal sauce based on broth and oyster sauce.
You will need: 200 ml chicken broth, 45 ml oyster sauce, 30 ml soy sauce, 10 g brown sugar, 30 g corn flour.
Preparation: Gently whisk all ingredients together to avoid lumps. Bring to a boil and reduce the sauce over low heat to your desired thickness.
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5. Noodles with Chicken and Vegetables in Oyster Sauce
Source: mirtesen.ruOptionally, add a couple more spoons of any frozen vegetables.
You will need: 250 g chicken, 1 onion, 4 green onion stalks, 3 cm ginger, 2 cloves garlic, 1 chili pepper, 1 bell pepper, 1/2 carrot, 160 g noodles, 100 g Napa cabbage, 1 celery stalk, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp honey.
Preparation: Cut vegetables into julienne strips and chicken into strips. Mince chili, grate ginger and garlic. Fry chicken in oil until golden and set aside. In the same pan, quickly fry garlic, ginger, and chili for 1 minute.
Add carrots, and after 2 minutes, add the rest of the vegetables. At the very end, add green onions. Mix both sauces and honey, pour into the pan, and add the pre-cooked noodles. Stir and heat the dish for another 2 minutes.
6. Green Salad with Sprouted Soybeans and Oyster Sauce
Source: maxvps.ruYou can additionally sprinkle the finished salad with sesame seeds.
You will need: 300 g sprouted soybeans, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g snow peas, 1 cucumber, 1 white part of leek, 20 g green onions, 3 tbsp oyster sauce.
Preparation: Roughly chop all ingredients. Fry garlic and leek until soft, add snow peas and fry for another 2 minutes. Add soybean sprouts, stir, and pour in oyster sauce. Cook for another 1 minute, remove from heat, and add cucumbers and green onions to the salad.
7. Chinese Chicken and Noodle Soup
Source: tatgrib.ruFor the broth, choose bone-in chicken breast.
You will need: 1 chicken breast, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 3 celery stalks, 1.2 L water, 2 tbsp each of soy and oyster sauce, 120 g noodles, herbs.
Preparation: Cover chicken and coarsely chopped vegetables with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 30-35 minutes. Strain the broth, remove meat from chicken and shred it. Bring the broth to a boil, add soy and oyster sauces, noodles, and chicken. Cook for a couple of minutes until noodles are done. Add herbs to taste to the finished soup.
8. Pork with Vegetables and Oyster Sauce
Source: ideireceptov.ruThe dish also turns out very vibrant due to the large amount of green vegetables.
You will need: 500 g pork, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, 100 g each of green peas, green beans, Brussels sprouts, mixed vegetables, and mushrooms, spices.
Preparation: Cut pork into pieces and marinate it for half an hour in oyster sauce and spices to taste. Fry for 5-7 minutes, stirring. Add sliced mushrooms and fry for another 3-5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and cook everything together until done, stirring.
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9. Broccoli in Oyster Sauce
Source: mixyfotos.ruAn original way to prepare such a simple ingredient.
You will need: 2 heads broccoli, 100 ml vegetable oil, 100 ml chicken broth, 4 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 50 g ginger.
Preparation: Break broccoli into florets and cut florets in half. Fry minced ginger in oil, add broccoli and fry for 3 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer everything together for another 1 minute.
10. Beef with Bell Pepper in Oyster Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruWe recommend sprinkling the finished dish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
You will need: 500 g beef, 5 tbsp oyster sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 150 g bell pepper, 70 g onion, 2 cloves garlic, 100 g green peas, 1.5 tbsp sesame oil, spices.
Preparation: Mix 0.5 tbsp sesame oil and 3 tbsp each of soy and oyster sauces, add minced garlic, and marinate thinly sliced beef in this mixture for half an hour. In the remaining oil, fry sliced onion and garlic until translucent.
Add beef and fry together for about 10 minutes over high heat, stirring. Add green peas and bell pepper, and fry for another 5-7 minutes. Pour in the remaining oyster sauce, season, and add 100 ml boiling water. Simmer everything together until thickened and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes.
11. Eggplant in Oyster Sauce
Source: 100foto.clubA great way to add a touch of Asian cuisine to everyday life.
You will need: 2 eggplants, 2 tbsp each of vegetable oil, cornstarch, and oyster sauce, 1 tsp sesame seeds, 3 sprigs cilantro, spices.
Preparation: Cut eggplants into sticks and mix with spices and cornstarch. Fry them for 3-5 minutes until golden over high heat in oil. Pour in oyster sauce, simmer for another 2 minutes, and remove from heat. Sprinkle with cilantro and sesame seeds.
12. Mussels in Oyster Sauce
Source: tang-ren.ruThis recipe uses fresh mussels in their shells.
You will need: 600 g mussels, 2 tbsp each of soy and oyster sauce, 150 g water, 1 onion, 1 clove garlic, 5 g ginger, spices, 2 tbsp vegetable oil.
Preparation: Slice onion into feathers, mince garlic and ginger, and fry in oil for a couple of minutes. Pour in both sauces and water, season, and bring to a boil. Place mussels in the resulting sauce and cook them for 5-7 minutes, covered, over medium heat.
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13. Turkey in Oyster Sauce
Source: gruzarf.ruIf you don't want to make a separate side dish, just increase the amount of vegetables.
You will need: 300 g turkey fillet, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 1 bell pepper, 20 g ginger, 2 tbsp sesame oil, 4 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp sesame seeds, 4 cloves garlic, 50 g green onions.
Preparation: Slice turkey into strips and fry in sesame oil for 3-5 minutes. Add julienned ginger, onion, and garlic. After 1 minute, add carrots, and after another 3-5 minutes, add bell pepper. Fry everything together for another 3-5 minutes, pour in oyster sauce, and remove from heat after 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions.
14. Rice with Egg and Pork
Source: pinterest.comSuch a hearty yet healthy dish is a real find.
You will need: 300 g pork, 40 ml oyster sauce, 60 ml soy sauce, 200 g rice, 300 g broccoli, 40 ml vegetable oil, 2 eggs, spices, chili, cilantro.
Preparation: Slice pork into strips and marinate for 1 hour in a mixture of oyster and soy sauces. Cook rice until done. Break broccoli into small florets, blanch for 3-5 minutes, then rinse with cold water.
Over high heat, fry pork in oil for a couple of minutes, pour in beaten eggs and stir. Add broccoli and rice, and cook for another 2 minutes. Season to taste, add chili and cilantro, and remove from heat after half a minute.
15. Thai Shrimp in Oyster Sauce
Source: postila.ruAny size shrimp will do – it's up to you.
You will need: 200 g peeled shrimp, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 lime wedge, 5 g ginger, 1 pinch chili flakes.
Preparation: Mix soy and oyster sauces, lime juice, sugar, minced ginger, and chili. Marinate shrimp in this mixture for 20 minutes, then quickly fry them over high heat, stirring.
16. Chicken in Honey and Oyster Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruThe ideal way to cook a whole chicken fillet in a pan.
You will need: 1 kg chicken fillet, 1 head garlic, 3 tbsp each of soy and oyster sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp cognac or brandy, spices.
Preparation: Mince garlic and mix all other ingredients except chicken. Make incisions on the chicken breasts and marinate them in this marinade for 10 minutes. Fry chicken over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side, basting with marinade. Then, cook for another 10 minutes, covered, over low heat.
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17. Calamari in Oyster Sauce
Source: fotoresepti.ruAsian cuisine is incomplete without a wide variety of seafood.
You will need: 3 squid tubes, 3 cm ginger, 1 chili pepper, 1/2 purple onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 bell pepper, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 2 tbsp oyster sauce.
Preparation: Mince onion, dice bell pepper, slice chili into rings, julienne ginger, and slice garlic. Fry all of this together for 1.5 minutes in olive oil. Slice calamari into strips, add to the pan, and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients, heat for another half minute, and remove from heat.
18. Salad with Chicken Hearts, Carrots, and Oyster Sauce
Source: ok.ruIf the onion is too pungent, marinate it in water with vinegar and sugar.
You will need: 500 g chicken hearts, 100 g onion, 200 g carrots, 20 ml oyster sauce, 2.5 g sugar, 40 ml rice vinegar, 60 ml vegetable oil, 2 cloves garlic, paprika, coriander, spices.
Preparation: Boil chicken hearts until done for 35-40 minutes, let cool, and slice into strips. Thinly slice onion and grate carrots, add minced garlic, spices to taste, vinegar, sugar, and oyster sauce. Heat oil almost to boiling, pour over the salad, and let it infuse in the refrigerator for a while.
19. Scrambled Eggs with Kimchi and Oyster Sauce
Source: pinterest.comLet's give even the simplest homemade scrambled eggs an Asian twist.
You will need: 2 eggs, 3 tbsp kimchi, 2 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 2 tsp oyster sauce, 1 green onion stalk.
Preparation: Heat a frying pan with oil, crack two eggs into it, and place sliced kimchi on the egg whites. After 1 minute, reduce heat and cook for another couple of minutes until the scrambled eggs reach your desired consistency. Then transfer to a plate, drizzle with a mixture of soy and oyster sauces, and sprinkle with green onions.
20. Garlic Rice
Source: 1000.menuBoth the rice itself and its dressing are interesting here. An excellent dish!
You will need: 150 g rice, 50 g garlic, 30 g green onions, 3 eggs, 40 ml vegetable oil, 40 ml soy sauce, 40 ml mirin, 20 ml oyster sauce, 40 g sugar, 20 ml sesame oil, 10 ml Worcestershire sauce, spices.
Preparation: Cook rice until done and let cool, or even better, let it sit in the refrigerator for 2 days. Mince and fry garlic until golden in half of the vegetable oil, let the oil cool, and strain.
In the remaining oil, fry beaten eggs, stirring constantly. Add rice and garlic oil, and fry for another couple of minutes. Mix the remaining ingredients into a sauce, pour over the rice, cook for another 2 minutes, and remove from heat.