Savory Homemade XO Sauce: Elevate Your Dishes Today

This homemade XO Sauce is a game-changer, bringing umami richness and flavor to any dish.

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 1 30

Cooling Time 15

Total Time 2 15

Servings: 10 servings

Course: Sauces

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Seafood Base

1 cup Dried Shrimp Rehydrated and finely chopped
1 cup Dried Scallop Medium to large, rehydrated
1 cup Smoked Ham Substitute with prosciutto if needed

For the Aromatics

2 pieces Chili Adjust based on spice tolerance
4 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
2 pieces Red Shallot Finely chopped

For Cooking & Balancing

1 cup Vegetable Oil
1 tablespoon Sugar Adjust to taste
1 teaspoon Salt To taste

Flavor Boosters

1 tablespoon Chicken Bouillon Powder Optional
2 tablespoons Shaoxing Rice Wine Substitute with dry sherry if needed
1 tablespoon Chili Bean Sauce Adjust to taste
1 cup Scallop Water Reserved after soaking scallops

Equipment

Skillet
bowl
airtight jar

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for XO Sauce

Soak the dried shrimp and scallops for 2 hours or overnight. Reserve soaking water.
Heat vegetable oil and fry the rehydrated scallops until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
Sauté garlic, chili, and red shallots in the same oil for 3 minutes.
Combine fried scallops, dried shrimp, and smoked ham. Season and cook for 2 minutes.
Add reserved scallop water and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
Stir in Shaoxing rice wine and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
Allow to cool, then transfer to an airtight jar, covering with a layer of oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose high-quality seafood for the best flavor. Adjust spice levels based on preference.

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