Vegan Stir Fry Sauce (Easy!)
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
41 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Stir Fry Sauce (Easy!)
Description
The sauce is made by combining vegetable broth and tamari, which provides a savory umami base, with pure maple syrup for sweetness and rice vinegar adding a mild acidity. Fresh minced garlic and grated ginger contribute aromatic sharpness and warmth. Cornstarch acts as a thickener once the sauce heats with the stir-fried ingredients.
Optional ingredients such as hoisin sauce add richness and complexity, while chives or green onions give fresh herbal notes. Toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds introduce a nutty undertone and slight texture. The sauce is whisked together and then added to vegetables or protein cooked until crisp-tender, simmering briefly to thicken and glaze the contents.
This sauce works well served over rice or noodles and accommodates customization in sweetness, spice, or thickness according to preference. The recipe yields over 1 cup, suitable for a large stir fry serving 4-5 people.
Storage in the refrigerator keeps the sauce fresh for several days, and adjustments like reducing broth amount permit control over viscosity.
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 tsp. rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-2 tsp. ginger (freshly grated)
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch more for thicker sauce, or arrowroot
Optional add-ins:
- 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1-2 Tbsp. chives or green onions
- 1-2 tsp. sesame oil toasted
- 1 tsp. sesame seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. (Or add to a jar, seal lid, and shake.)
- Using in stir-fry: Cook veggies (or protein of choice) until crisp-tender. Re-stir the sauce and pour it into the pan with veggies. Toss to combine and simmer over medium-high heat for a few minutes until the sauce is thickened. Serve your stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
- The sauce yield is about 1 cup, sufficient for 8-10 cups raw vegetables (4-5 servings).
- Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to customize spiciness.
- Reduce vegetable broth volume to thicken the sauce more.
- Store in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
- Use tamari and gluten-free hoisin sauce for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 41kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0.03g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Potassium | 50mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.5mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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