Sauce for Fried Rice

Prepared fried rice sauce in small bowl with wooden spoon.

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings: people

Calories: 12kcal

Author: Platings and Pairings

This easy 2-ingredient sauce is the perfect companion for fried rice, but its versatility doesn't stop there. Use it as a glaze, marinade, or dipping sauce. It’s so simple and flavorful, you'll want to keep it stocked in your fridge at all times!

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Ingredients

4 Tablespoons soy sauce low sodium, or tamari
2 teaspoons oyster sauce

Instructions

Whisk together the 4 Tablespoons soy sauce and 2 teaspoons oyster sauce. Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the fridge.
Use approximately 2 TBSP of sauce for every cup of rice in your fried rice recipe.
Fry the rice over high heat for approximately 3 minutes, until it’s getting nice and brown, and crispy. Enjoy!

Notes

Storing

Bottle your sauce for fried rice and keep it in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Tips and tricks

Use cold, day-old rice straight from the refrigerator when using this sauce for fried rice. The dried-out grains separate easily and fry without becoming mushy. If using fresh rice, spread it on a baking sheet and chill for 1-2 hours to remove moisture.
Have this sauce ready (and within arm's reach) before you start cooking your fried rice. A fried rice recipe moves very fast once the heat is on, and there's little time to stop and prep your sauce from scratch.
Balance the flavor of this sauce by adding a small splash of sesame oil or a pinch of sugar. It will round out the savory notes if the sauce tastes too sharp.
For deeper flavor, stir a little minced garlic or grated ginger into the sauce before adding it to the wok.
Ensure your wok or pan is very hot before adding the sauce to prevent steaming the rice. Drizzle the sauce along the sides of the wok for best results.

Variations

Low sodium - Make sure to use low-sodium brands of soy sauce and oyster sauce, if needed.
Flavor alternatives - Swap out the regular soy sauce for some kecap manis (sweet soy sauce).
Mix-ins: Adjust the overall flavor of this sauce with add-ins, such as honey or brown sugar, garlic and ginger, fresh lime juice, or toasted sesame oil.

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