Most oyster sauce I’d encountered before was pretty basic — think that savory, satisfying brown sauce in Chinese takeout. Megachef had that salty, satisfying flavor, but was unexpectedly vivid.

You'll frequently find oyster sauce in Chinese and Southeast Asian cooking, and if you're a fan of Chinese takeout, there's a good chance you've already had oyster sauce in a dish you've eaten.

Although the origins of chop suey are debated, one legend has it that a Chinese ambassador ... The mild sauce that holds this dish together sometimes features oyster sauce. While not as popular ...

Oyster sauce was the missing component ... Lobster sauce is of American-Chinese and Canadian-Chinese origin and is made by combining ingredients like chicken or beef broth, with aromatics ...