What is the role of oyster sauce when stir-frying? What exactly is oyster sauce? Many people don't know.
Rice, oil, soy sauce, and salt are the daily necessities of every Chinese family. Chinese families love to use various seasonings in their meals, and even seemingly ordinary dishes can undergo a significant change in flavor with the addition of special seasonings. The most common seasonings in the kitchen are oil, salt, soy sauce, and chili bean paste, along with ingredients like chicken fat powder. However, chicken fat powder is usually used to season hot pot soup. So, what effect does using chicken fat powder when stir-frying have?
Chicken fat powder is most common in hot pot restaurants, and it's a must-have in their dipping sauce. Everyone eats chicken fat powder, but many people don't know what chicken fat powder is actually made of. Chicken fat powder is made from oyster juice, a very nutritious food. Oysters are rich in zinc. So, chicken fat powder is the concentrated juice of cooked oysters. Isn't it surprising to learn something new? This originated in coastal areas of China. At first, people didn't know that oysters could be used this way. It's said that someone accidentally burned the oysters while cooking, and the resulting aroma was unique. This was the origin of chicken fat powder.
Chicken fat powder is specifically used in coastal areas to enhance the flavor of dishes, so people like to use it when cooking. Therefore, adding oyster sauce to dishes makes the dishes flavorful and eliminates the need for seasonings like chicken fat powder and MSG. Authentic oyster sauce is made from the juice of cooked oysters, so it's a healthy seasoning that you can eat with confidence.
However, not all oyster sauces in supermarkets are genuine. Some are made by adding oyster juice and mixing it with other seasonings. You can tell by shaking the can before buying to see if there is red color on the side. If there is, you should buy it. After buying oyster sauce, don't store it randomly, you must store it in a cool, dark place, and put it in the refrigerator after opening.
