Lee Kum Kee Gluten Free Oyster Flavoured Sauce 510 g

Product Information

Oyster Sauce: This sauce has a savory, slightly sweet, and mild umami flavor. Its taste is derived from oyster extracts, giving it a distinctive seafood undertone.

When looking for the right consistency, think of it as a runnier version of ketchup that can easily pour when you tilt the bottle. A fabulous vegan stir fry sauce that can be used in any dish that calls for oyster sauce. {Vegan, Gluten-free adaptable}

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If you have celiac disease, only eat oyster sauce labeled gluten-free. You may be able to find gluten-free versions in your local grocery store or online retailers. What is Oyster Sauce? Oyster sauce is very rich in flavor. You can imagine the umami and savory flavor of eating a hundred of oysters within one bite. The salt and sugar in oyster sauce is for balancing the savory flavor from oysters.

When the broth is boiling, there will be bubbles vigorously rise from bottom of pot, and distribute evenly on the surface of the broth. 3. Do not waste the leftover oysters

What Is Oyster Sauce?

Brown sugar - this gives it that caramelized color and sweetness that is in traditional oyster sauce. Teriyaki sauce is another option for substituting oyster sauce. Its Japanese origin and flavor profile, composed of soy sauce, sugar, and mirin, offer a similar taste to oyster sauce. When using teriyaki sauce as an alternative, reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe, as teriyaki sauce tends to be sweeter. Mushroom Broth and Soy Sauce If you are looking for oyster sauce, always look out for brands that are confirmed gluten free and made without any wheat or gluten products. For people with Celiac Disease or a gluten allergy/intolerance, stay safe by avoiding any unknown oyster sauce at restaurants or in products. There are two ways to generally obtain gluten-free oyster sauce. The first is easy, simply buying a gluten-free option. The second requires you to make the sauce from scratch. Thankfully, it’s not too hard to do. Gluten-Free Options

Gluten-Free Soy Sauce or Tamari (or regular soy sauce if you’re not gluten free)- You can use coconut aminos here if you’d prefer a soy-free option but I do recommend adding extra salt to your sauce to make up for the missing umami. In the simplest version, oyster sauce is made from caramelized oyster sauce extract, salt, and sugar but many brands offer a range of other options and additives to change the texture and consistency of its sauce. This should be more than enough to help you throughout the year. Some people complain that they don’t get to use oyster sauce that often which is why brands also put a lot of focus on shelf life.Certified Gluten-Free Logo: Always look for sauces that have a certified gluten-free logo. This ensures they’ve met rigorous standards. Its syrup-like consistency aids in caramelizing meat and helps promote the Maillard reaction that gives food its distinct browning and flavor. Shallots >> White Onion– Sub out the shallots with 1/2 cup thinly sliced white onion. I haven’t tried it yet, but I think spring onions would also work well here. While you may not find bottles labeled "vegetarian oyster sauce" or "vegan oyster sauce," you might find ones that are meant to be vegan substitutes for oyster sauce. The picture above shows two good brands labeled " vegetarian stir fry sauce" and " vegetarian mushroom sauce". Put your homemade oyster sauce into a clean and dry jar, lightly seal it with lid, and store in the the refrigerator until use. Ideally but optionally, boil the jar with a big pot of boiling water for 10 minutes to sanitize before using. And always use a clean spoon to scoop the oyster sauce from the jar.

As for some actual certified glute free brands, there are several to choose from. Although Asian cuisine can be quite heavily based in gluten proteins, from the sauces to the noodles, most brands will cater to alternative diets, particularly vegetarian. Here are some certified gluten free oyster brands. Surprisingly, gluten finds its way into various oyster sauces due to ingredients like wheat and modified cornstarch. Oyster extractives(oyster, water, salt), sugar, water, monosodium glutamate as a flavor enhancer, salt, modified corn starch, wheat flour, caramel color. ( source) Oyster Sauce Nutrition Facts Example: Lee Kum Kee – Premium Oyster Sauce Nutrition Facts Additives are normally added to oyster sauces to make them taste better and to give them a punchier flavor. Fish Sauce– Technically, an authentic recipe would require a Thai fish sauce, but this recipe isn’t exactly authentic anyway. Many countries in Southeast Asia will manufacture their own fish sauce. Thai and Vietnamese sauces are the most popular. Vietnamese fish sauce (usually lighter and more clean) has a more delicate flavour while Thai fish sauce (dark in colour) is more pungent. Either will work so don’t sweat it!

Buyer’s Guide

This means that you can easily use a range of oyster sauces without really calling them “substitutes” because they are the real deal except that they are just processed a bit differently. Its ingredients being as follows: Water, Sugar, Salt, Oyster Extracts (Oyster, Water, Salt), Modified Corn Starch, Caramel Color”. Similar to dashi, the oyster broth should never be brought to a boil. We want the oysters to release their flavor slowly but continuously. Cooking them in boiling water will result in a bitter taste and a cloudy broth. Simmering Boiling Simmer vs. Boil No matter you are going to use fresh or frozen oyster meat, make sure you do not over wash or scrub it.