Oyster Sauce

This thick brown sauce is made from a concentrate of oysters cooked in soy sauce and brine. ‘Despite its name, oyster sauce does not taste fishy. It has a rich flavour and is used not only in cooking but also as a condiment, diluted with a little oil, for vegetables, poultry and meats.

It is usually sold in bottles and can be obtained in Chinese or Thai groceries and supermarkets. I find it keeps best in the refrigerator.