Description
Elevate your stir-fry game with this BEST Stir Fry Sauce recipe. This versatile sauce is savory, slightly sweet, and packed with umami flavors, perfect for coating your favorite stir-fried ingredients.
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together soy sauce, water, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add Flavor: Stir in grated ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Usage: Add the sauce to stir-fried ingredients towards the end of cooking. Simmer for 2–3 minutes to thicken and coat evenly.
- Storage: Store any leftover sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Shake or stir before using.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos and a gluten-free oyster sauce substitute.
- Adjust sweetness or spice to suit your taste.
- Great with chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or mixed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
