Stir Fry Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
2 cups
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Calories
198 kcal
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Course
Condiments
Stir Fry Sauce
Description
The Stir Fry Sauce recipe is built on a base of fresh garlic and ginger, combined with soy sauce and brown sugar to balance salty and sweet flavors. The inclusion of chicken or vegetable broth and water creates a flavorful liquid base, while sesame oil adds a toasted nutty aroma. Cornstarch ensures the sauce thickens during cooking, clinging nicely to meat and vegetables in your stir fry.
To use, the sauce is added separately after cooking the stir fry ingredients and simmered on one side of the pan, allowing it to thicken before mixing everything together. This method helps maintain the crispness of the stir-fried components while evenly coating them with sauce.
You can personalize the sauce by adding heat with sriracha or chili flakes. For thicker sauces, additional cornstarch or a cornstarch slurry can be incorporated during simmering. The sauce stores refrigerated for up to a week but requires vigorous shaking to redistribute cornstarch before use.
Ingredients
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- ⅔ cup chicken broth or chicken stock, or vegetable broth
- ⅔ cup water
- ½ cup soy sauce less sodium
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Shake well to mix.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake very well before using.
To Use Stir-Fry Sauce
- To make a stir fry, cook meat and vegetables in a large skillet with a bit of oil.
- 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.
- Mix well with the meat and vegetables and serve.
Notes
- The cornstarch settles on the bottom; shake well each time before use to mix evenly.
- Fresh garlic and ginger improve the flavor noticeably.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for spicier sauce variations.
- To thicken more, add extra cornstarch or use a cornstarch-water slurry during cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 198 kcal
% 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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