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Stir Fry Sauce

This Stir Fry Sauce uses simple ingredients and is ready in minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 198 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
  • ⅔ cup chicken broth or chicken stock, or vegetable broth
  • ⅔ cup water
  • ½ cup less sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
  • 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

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  1. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Shake well to mix.
  2. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake very well before using.
To Use Stir-Fry Sauce
  1. To make a stir fry, cook meat and vegetables in a large skillet with a bit of oil.
  2. Move meat and veggies to one side of the pan and pour the desired amount of stir fry sauce into the empty side. Allow it to simmer until thickened.
  3. Mix well with the meat and vegetables and serve.

Notes

  • The cornstarch will settle to the bottom of the jar. Shake the jar vigorously to mix it back in before use.
  • Use fresh ginger and garlic if possible, the flavor is so much better.
  • Add sriracha or chili flakes for a little bit of heat.
  • For a thicker sauce, add extra cornstarch or create a slurry.
  • To thicken the sauce further, combine equal parts of cornstarch and water and graudally add it to the simmering sauce while whisking.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 198 (10%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 2250mg (94%) Potassium 241mg (7%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 34mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 198

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 198 10%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 2250mg 94%
Potassium 241mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 34mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.