Liver Function. The liver performs a number of vital functions in the body. A major function of the liver is to process substances in the blood. The liver receives blood from organs including the stomach, small intestines, spleen, pancreas, and gall bladder through the hepatic portal vein.
Definition: A rich sauce made from boiled oysters and seasonings, oyster sauce does not have a fishy taste at all (boiling the oysters takes care of that). This rich sauce with a savory flavor is used in meat and vegetable dishes, and is an important ingredient in Cantonese cooking.
Fish sauce works well as an oyster sauce substitute because it has a similar texture to the original sauce. The source of the fish sauce will vary and it may be made using dried or raw fish. Depending on the area, there may be a mixture of fish used in the preparation or only a specific variety.