When to use oyster sauce

[georgevan]

is oyster sauce one of those items that you can add to almost any dish

 

[jennyema]

Taste it. It’s your call.

It’s thicker and sweeter than fish sauce. Fish sauce and soy sauce can be added in moderation to most savory dishes.

 

[Old Airborne Dog]

I think so... I add a dash to my chili, my tomato spaghetti sauces, etc. Same-same with anchovy paste.

A little bit of either in moderation gives some of that 'unami' thing. But I wouldn't put it in just anything... certainly isn't going to go into the Thanksgiving mashed potatoes or a cheesecake.