Chinese garlic sauce with oyster sauce

By Jaymers

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 C chicken broth
• 2 tbsp dark soy sauce
• 1 tbsp light soy sauce
• 2 tbsp white rice vinegar
• 1/2 tsp chili paste, optional
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp vegetable or peanut oil
• 3 tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a small bowl, stir together oyster sauce, chicken broth, soy sauces, rice vinegar, and chili paste.

2. In another small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in the water.

3. Heat oil in a saucepan on medium-heat.

4. Add the garlic and stir briefly until fragrant.

5. Turn the heat to medium low. Re-stir the sauce and add it into the saucepan. Stir in sugar. Bring sauce to a boil, stirring.

6. Re-stir the cornstarch and water mixture. Add into the saucepan, and stir quickly until sauce has thickened.

Note: Adjust the heat up or down as needed to bring the sauce to a boil or keep it from cooking too quickly.