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

Simply grilled!
Another method is to simply add the XO sauce onto grilling seafood. Check out these perfectly seasoned grilled scallops
Lee Kum Kee - Grilled Scallops with XO Sauce

Healthy lunches!
Packed with vegetables and lean protein, you can add our XO sauce to nutritious zoodle lunches like this one – quick, simple, loaded with veges AND full of flavour, thanks to LKK XO.
Lee Kum Kee - Shredded Chicken with XO Sauce

EVERY KIND OF COOKING – NOT JUST CHINESE COOKING.

Due to the rich, umami flavours found in an XO sauce, adding this to just about any Chinese dish will only enhance the existing flavours of the meal but it’s not just suitable for Chinese cooking! Xo Sauce is a bit like the Midas Touch - except instead of everything it touches turning to gold, it simply elevates any meal it lands on! One of our all-time favourites is our Salmon and XO pizza recipes!

LKK’s famous Salmon & XO Pizza Recipe LINK

PRO TIPS!

Why not try our XO Sauce on something even simpler? How about a dollop on your fish tacos? Or even with breakfast, whisked through your scrambled eggs, then a dollop on top to serve! Mix it into any noodle or pasta dish as you stir fry, or garnish your fried rice using XO Sauce! Add a thin layer to a gourmet sandwich. Garnish soups, and try it on your next Poke Bowl. Add it to a cheese board. Guaranteed to add a little splendour to your day, try using XO sauce in your next meal!  

INTRODUCING THE RANGE!
And we have a range of flavours that suite your different recipes! Try Extra Hot for the spice loving cooks, original for that traditional flavour we cannot get enough of. And give Seafood XO Sauce a try for an extra hit of Seafood in any dish – not just seafood dishes! Try it with pork, it’s amazing!

Available at your local Asian grocer – ask for them by name Lee Kum Kee XO Sauces.

For more inspiring Lee Kum Kee recipes, click here!