Sauce & Condiment
XO Sauce
About This Entry
XO sauce is a luxurious Hong Kong condiment built from dried scallops and shrimp, delivering an intense, savory umami richness far beyond a typical chili sauce — that depth pairs with Pinot Noir.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Classic pairings
Common Culinary Uses
- chicken breast
- chicken thigh
- oyster sauce
At a Glance
Group
Fermented Sauces & Pastes
Classification
Sauces & Condiments
Usage intensity
luxury
Scientific name
Multiple sources
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- XO Sauce
- Classification
- Sauces & Condiments
- Group
- Fermented Sauces & Pastes
- Scientific name
- Multiple sources
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- luxury