Ingredientes para Oyster Sauce Recipe
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Cómo preparar Oyster Sauce Recipe
- **Prepare the Oysters:** If using fresh oysters (approximately 1 pound), steam them in a pan with 1 cup of water until they open. If using pre-packed oysters, drain the liquid, reserving the liquid for later use; you will need approximately 1 cup.
- **Finely Chop Oysters:** Very finely chop the oysters.
- **Sauté Aromatics:** Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 tablespoon minced ginger root. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- **Add Oysters and Herbs:** Add the minced oysters, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil to the skillet.
- **Cook the Flour:** Sift in 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour, stirring constantly, until the flour is cooked into the butter (about 1 minute).
- **Add Liquids:** Whisk in 1 cup of reserved oyster liquid (or substitute with chicken broth), 1/2 cup chicken broth, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1/4 cup soy sauce.
- **Strain the Sauce:** Pour the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
- **Simmer and Thicken:** Return the strained sauce to the skillet. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency (about 5-10 minutes).
- **Adjust Consistency (if needed):** If the sauce is not thickening sufficiently, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water to form a slurry. Add the slurry to the sauce, stirring constantly, until it reaches the desired thickness.
- **Season and Serve:** Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- **Storage Note:** Refrigerate your homemade oyster sauce in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
75 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
91g
Carbs
5g
