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Stir Fry Sauce

Ultimate Stir Fry Sauce: Quick, Easy, and Customizable!

This quick and easy stir fry sauce is customizable and ready in just 5 minutes, perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 0.5 cups liquid (¼ cup low sodium chicken broth and ¼ cup water) Substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian option.
  • 0.25 cups low sodium soy sauce Tamari works as a gluten-free choice.
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce or hoisin sauce Opt for hoisin for a sweeter flavor profile.
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger Always go for fresh.
  • 3 cloves minced garlic The freshness will make your sauce shine.
For Texture and Balance
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar or fresh lime juice
For Heat (Optional)
  • crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or white pepper Add to taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Skillet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl or jar, combine all the base ingredients and whisk or shake thoroughly for about 30 seconds until smooth.
  2. In a large skillet or wok, add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil and heat over medium-high heat for approximately 2 minutes.
  3. Add your choice of 1 pound of protein into the hot oil and stir-fry for about 4–5 minutes.
  4. In the same pan, add vegetables and stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until crisp-tender.
  5. Return the protein to the skillet with the vegetables, and pour in the freshly made stir fry sauce. Stir continuously for about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Once everything is well combined, remove the skillet from the heat and serve hot over cooked rice, quinoa, or any preferred grain.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider making a larger batch for meal prep.

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