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Stir fried shiitake mushroom with oyster sauce

Nutritional Values of Oyster Sauce

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Shelly Morgan

Used in Chinese cooking, oyster sauce is made from oyster extract. Oysters are boiled in water and the cooking liquid is reduced. Caramel darkens the sauce, cornstarch thickens it and soy sauce adds a smoky saltiness.The result is used in meat and vegetable dishes, and a little oyster sauce goes a long way.

Shelly Morgan has been writing and editing for over 25 years for various medical and scientific publications. Although she began her professional career in pharmacological research, Morgan turned to patent law where she specialized in prosecuting patents for medical devices. She also writes about renal disease and hypertension for several nonprofits aimed at educating and supporting kidney patients.