Description
A versatile and flavorful Stir Fry Sauce recipe that elevates any stir-fry dish with its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. Easy to make and customize to your taste preferences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or hoisin for vegetarian)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick
Base Ingredients:
Aromatics:
Instructions
- Combine Your Base Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, oyster sauce, and sesame oil until sugar dissolves.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if desired.
- Cornstarch = Thickening Power: In a separate bowl, whisk cornstarch with water to make a smooth slurry. Stir it into the main sauce mixture.
- Cook It Up: Pour the sauce into a saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until thick and glossy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust sweetness, saltiness, or tanginess to your preference.
- Use It or Store It: Cool the sauce and use immediately or store in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Stir Fry Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Asian Cooking, Easy Recipe
