Homemade XO Sauce (XO酱)

Name: Homemade XO Sauce (XO酱)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 oz (55 g) dried scallops; 2 oz (55 g) dried shrimp; 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine ((or dry sherry)); 1.5 oz (42 g) dry cured ham (, minced (Jinhua or Yunnan style if possible, or prosciutto) (*Footnote 1)); 2 large shallots (, minced); 8 cloves garlic (, minced); 2 Thai bird’s eye chilis (, minced); 1 and 1/4 cup canola oil ((*Footnote 2)); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 and 1/2 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 teaspoon chicken powder; 1 tablespoon Chinese chili flakes

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:50min

Luxurious XO sauce is super rich with a seafood umami flavor that’s both savory and sweet. Add it to rice, noodles, fried rice, and much more to boost the taste.To make this dish gluten free, use dry sherry instead of Shaoxing wine. Use a gluten free oyster sauce or homemade oyster sauce.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 08:56:06 GMT