Oyster-Flavored Sauce is a rich, concentrated mixture of oyster extractives, soy sauce, brine and assorted seasonings and it enhances the flavors.
Oyster-Flavored Sauce, or we often say Oyster Sauce, is a rich, concentrated mixture of oyster extractives, soy sauce, brine, and assorted seasonings. The brown sauce is thick, salty, and strong. It is used sparingly to enhance the flavor of many dishes that have a long list of additional wet and aromatic ingredients.
Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce vs. Oyster Flavored Sauce
Lee Kum Kee has two types of oyster flavored sauce: Lee Kum Kee’s Premium Oyster Sauce and Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce.
You can see the difference in their ingredient list:
- Panda Brand Oyster Flavored Sauce: Water, Sugar, Oyster Extractives (Oyster, Water, Salt)…
- Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce: Oyster Extractives (Oyster, Water Salt), Sugar, Water…
Premium Oyster Flavored Sauce has more oyster extractives than Panda Brand.
“Vegetarian” Oyster Sauce/Stir-Fry Sauce
You can purchase Lee Kum Kee vegetarian stir-fry sauce on Amazon to substitute the oyster-flavored sauce.