Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

The sweet and salty taste from the oyster sauce will stick together with the beef alongside the other seasonings.
Easy to cook and delicious Beef with Oyster Sauce.

Beef with Oyster Sauce is Chinese food that has a savory taste. As the name implies, this oyster sauce is made from oyster extract (from shellfish) which is caramelized with sugar. In Chinese food, there is a sauce similar to oyster sauce, it's hoisin sauce which is also used for flavoring stir-fried dishes. When we look at several sources, oyster sauce is cholesterol-free and contains almost no fat. However, the oyster sauce does not contain much protein, vitamins, fiber, and minerals. Sodium is the most abundant nutrient in oyster sauce, with 492 mg in one tablespoon. Oyster sauce is different from teriyaki sauce. Teriyaki sauce is made from sugar and soy sauce, while the oyster sauce is made from extracted oysters (shellfish) with added sugar and salt. This is why the oyster sauce has a sweet and salty taste. To make Beef with Oyster Sauce, we need beef that has been cut into thin strips, then marinated with soy sauce and cornstarch. This dish has a sweet and salty taste that comes from the oyster sauce. Oyster sauce is a thick black sauce that has a distinctive salty taste, usually found in Chinese cuisine. If you use oyster sauce, you don't need to use salt anymore. As a complementary, you can add green bell pepper and sauteed onions. Here's the recipe for Beef with Oyster Sauce along with the steps to make it.

YIELDS 3 serving(s)
TOTAL TIME 55 minute(s)

  • 200g beef, cut into thin slices
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic
  • 1 onion, cut into thin slices
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut lengthwise
  • 2 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp pepper

Steps

1

Mix the beef chunks, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Stir well, leave it for 15 minutes.

Step 1 of cooking Beef with Oyster Sauce.
2

Saute the garlic and onions with oil until fragrant.

Step 2 of cooking Beef with Oyster Sauce.
3

Put in the beef pieces, saute until the meat is cooked.

Step 3 of cooking Beef with Oyster Sauce.
4

Then add the green bell pepper, oyster sauce, sugar, and pepper. Mix well, and make sure it tastes as desired.

Step 4 of cooking Beef with Oyster Sauce.
5

Serve the beef with oyster sauce while warm!

Step 5 of cooking Beef with Oyster Sauce.


Author Elfie V
Elfie V.

I find inspiration and joy in the kitchen as a passionate cooking enthusiast and culinary artist.

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