Like hoisin, oyster sauce gets added to sauces and stir-fry recipes, which is its most popular use. Beef and broccoli, fried rice, and drunken noodles are all great recipes where it's used.

At first glance, oyster and hoisin sauce might seem very similar to each other, since they're both glossy, brown, and savory. But they couldn't be more different in terms of flavor and usage.