Low Sugar Oyster Sauce Substitute

Total time20 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time15 min

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Ingredients

8 servings

½ cup soy sauce
Kikkoman Soy Sauce All-Purpose Seasoning Bottle - 10 Fl. Oz.Kikkoman Traditionally Brewed Less Sodium Soy Sauce, 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz San-J Gluten Free 28% Less Sodium Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - Low FODMAP Certified San-J Organic Tamari Brewed Soy Sauce - 10 fl oz
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¼ cup water
½ oz dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2–3 small caps)
1 tbsp brown sugar
Chef's tip
Use the same volume. Brown-sugar replacements vary in moisture, spread, and browning, so follow the package's baking guidance and start checking a few minutes early.
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp cold water (for slurry)
½ tsp toasted sesame oil

Instructions

1
Combine the soy sauce, 1/4 cup water, dried shiitake mushrooms, and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle simmer.
2
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, until the mushrooms have softened and the liquid has taken on a deep, savory aroma.

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