Description
This homemade stir fry sauce is the perfect blend of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Easy to make and versatile, it’s a must-have for your Asian-inspired cooking.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, water, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Use immediately in your favorite stir fry, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. To use, add the sauce to a hot pan with cooked meat and vegetables. Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until thickened and glossy.
Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes if using.
Notes
- This sauce thickens as it cooks, so be sure to add it near the end of your stir fry.
- Adjust sweetness and spice to taste.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
