Authentic Asian Sauces

Stories of Chinese Cuisine - Discovering XO Sauce

Stories of Chinese Cuisine

Discovering XO Sauce

XO SAUCE IS A CHINESE CONDIMENT THAT’S MADE UP OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS INGREDIENTS - DRIED SHRIMPS, DRIED SCALLOPS, OYSTERS, CHILLIES AND OTHER AROMATICS, ALL FINELY CHOPPED TO MAKE IT MORE OF A DELICIOUS RELISH THAN A SAUCE. READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE!

XO Sauce was created in the 1980’s and got its name from XO (extra old) Cognac, a sophisticated Western liqueur, popular in Hong Kong, to signify its prestige and high quality. 

EVERYDAY LUXURY 

Because making XO sauce from scratch is time-consuming and requires skills and costly ingredients, it was considered to be an extravagant and exclusive product for a long time. But Lee Kum Kee’s ready-made XO sauce has turned this luxurious item into the most convenient and delicious way to create gourmet food at home every day. Now, XO sauce is considered a must-have condiment in any kitchen.

HOW TO USE XO SAUCE

Noodles & stir fry!
One of our favourite ways to impress in the kitchen is taking an already elegant dish and giving it an extra layer with XO sauce. Seafood is perfect for this. A simple and effective method to use XO sauce is to cook with it in the wok, creating a thick, rich sauce, like in this delectable Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli with XO Sauce.
Lee Kum Kee - Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli with XO Sauce