Substitute for Oyster Sauce

Thick, sweet-savory sauce made from oyster extract.

  1. 1
    Hoisin sauce1:1
    Best

    Sweeter, less briny.

    stir-fries, glazes
  2. 2
    Soy sauce + brown sugar1 tbsp soy + 1 tsp brown sugar

    Missing the depth but close enough in a pinch.

    stir-fries
  3. 3
    Vegetarian mushroom sauce1:1

    Same texture and use; vegan.

    vegan stir-fries

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