Vegetarian XO Sauce
March 11, 2026
XO sauce is an umami-packed condiment has it all savory, smoky, sweet, spicy and salty thanks to key ingredients like dried shrimp and scallops, cured ham, chilies, onion, oil and more. This vegetarian version features a cast of aromatic spices, soy sauce, honey, garlic and shitake mushrooms to create the craveable savoriness that traditional XO sauce is known for. Scramble it into eggs, roast vegetables with it, or dress up a stir-fry. The list of uses for this unique sauce are endless. Makes 12 (2 tbs) servings
XO sauce is an umami-packed condiment has it all savory, smoky, sweet, spicy and salty thanks to key ingredients like dried shrimp and scallops, cured ham, chilies, onion, oil and more. This vegetarian version features a cast of aromatic spices, soy sauce, honey, garlic and shitake mushrooms to create the craveable savoriness that traditional XO sauce is known for. Scramble it into eggs, roast vegetables with it, or dress up a stir-fry. The list of uses for this unique sauce are endless. Makes 12 (2 tbs) servings
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Instructions
Instructions
- Place mushrooms in a food processor, cover and process until coarsely chopped. Remove from food processor, set aside. Place garlic and shallot in food processor, cover and process until coarsely chopped.*
- Heat 4 tbs of the oil in large pan on medium-low heat. Add garlic mixture. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until fragrant. Add mushrooms, soy sauce, honey, spices, salt and remaining 4 tbs of the oil. Cook and stir for 7 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
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- Store in an airtight container or jar in refrigerator for up to 1 week.*
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