5 from 12 votes
Vegan Stir Fry Sauce (Easy!)
This Vegan Stir Fry Sauce mixes vegetable broth, tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, garlic, fresh ginger, and cornstarch to create a flavorful, slightly sweet and tangy sauce with a smooth thickness. Optional additions like hoisin sauce, chives, sesame oil, and sesame seeds provide further depth. Its balanced flavor enhances crisp-tender stir-fried vegetables or proteins, making for a versatile and convenient finishing sauce.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
41 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 41
% 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.