XO Sauce Recipe

Name: XO Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 32
Ingredients: 5 ounces (140g) dried shrimp; 5 ounces (140g) dried scallops; 10 garlic cloves; 3 large shallots (about 5 ounces; 140g), quartered; One 3-inch piece (2 ounces; 56g) fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 2 to 4 fresh Thai red chile peppers, roughly chopped (see note); 2 cups (475ml) vegetable oil; 3 ounces (85g) Jinhua ham, minced (see note); 3 to 5 dried Thai chiles, finely ground (1 to 2 teaspoons); optional (see note); 1/2 cup (120ml) Shaoxing wine (see note); 1 1/2 cups (355ml) chicken broth; 1/4 cup (60ml) oyster sauce; 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (24g) brown sugar; 2 pieces whole star anise

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

55m

Total Time

1h 5m

This XO sauce recipe is a savory, umami-packed condiment with rich, deep flavors. Made with dried seafood, aromatics, and spices, it's perfect for adding an intense burst of flavor to a variety of dishes. This versatile sauce is a must-have for any serious home cook's arsenal.