Nitrate & Nitrite Free Oyster Sauce Substitute
Total time20 min
Prep time5 min
Cook time15 min
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8 servings
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup water
- ½ oz dried shiitake mushrooms (about 2–3 small caps)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 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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