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A simple, all-purpose sauce made with only two ingredients. Perfect for beginners and busy days.

This all purpose sauce only needs 2 ingredients, a recipe you do not need to remember the proportions of ingredients, just follow 3 simple guidelines to apply to different sorts of food: sandwich, wrap, steamed food, salad dressing, leftover food, rice balls and etc....

If you are beginner, in order to feel free, easy and enjoyable with cooking, start with something like this sauce, which only includes simple ingredients, easy and quick to make, no need to check recipe and nearly impossible to fail, since no matter what you do, it will be delicious!

Ingredients:

  • Mayonnaise
  • Oyster sauce

How to Make It:

No need to reach for measuring spoons. Just follow these 3 simple guidelines depending on the flavor profile you want:

  • Want a stronger oriental-style flavor? Use more oyster sauce.
  • Want a creamier, more Western-style taste? Use more mayonnaise.
  • General rule of thumb: Oyster sauce usually makes up less than one-third of the mix.

For example, if I’m making a sandwich spread, I often use 1 part oyster sauce to 9 parts mayonnaise. It adds just the right depth without overpowering the creamy balance. But if I’m making a dipping sauce for dumplings or steamed vegetables, I’ll increase the oyster sauce to give it more punch.

Why This Sauce Works

  • Only 2 ingredients — no chopping, no cooking
  • Flexible and forgiving — delicious no matter what ratio you use
  • Savory, rich, and satisfying — great with almost any dish
  • A great introduction to mixing flavors for beginners

Ways to Use This Sauce

  • As a sandwich spread – pairs beautifully with turkey, ham, or veggie fillings
  • In wraps – spread inside tortillas with salad or leftover protein
  • On steamed vegetables – makes even plain broccoli or cabbage taste exciting
  • For rice balls – mix a bit into the rice or serve on the side for dipping
  • To dress up leftovers – stir into yesterday’s food for a flavor refresh

🌟 Wrap-Up

This simple sauce is one of those quiet kitchen heroes — unassuming but always there when you need a quick flavor boost. If you’re just getting into cooking, this is a perfect place to start. And even if you’ve been cooking for a while, it’s nice to have something this easy up your sleeve.

So go ahead — mix a little mayo and oyster sauce today. Taste, adjust, and enjoy. No pressure, no perfection — just good food made easy.