Vegetarian Oyster Sauce
This is a good substitute for real oyster sauce, especially if you or someone you're serving has seafood allergies or if you want a vegetarian or vegan recipe.
⏱️ Prep: 10 min🍽️ Makes 1
Ingredients
| 4 ounces | 115 g | mushrooms, crushed and chopped or pureed |
| 1/2 cup | 120 ml | ketchup |
| 1/4 cup | 60 ml | soy sauce |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | Chinese five-spice powder |
| 1 teaspoon | 5 ml | toasted sesame oil |
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the mushrooms, ketchup, soy sauce, five-spice powder, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Use right away or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 1 week.
SUBSTITUTION TIP: Instead of fresh mushrooms, use 1 tablespoon of dried mushroom powder, which is available online. Make your own powder by grinding dried mushrooms in a food processor or blender.