Ingredients for Basic Stir Fry Sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Cider Vinegar
- Dry Sherry
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
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How to Make Basic Stir Fry Sauce
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (or substitute with soy sauce), 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, creating a slurry.
- Gently whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture until fully incorporated.
- Add the sauce to your stir-fry about 2/3 of the way through cooking, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional) and serve immediately over your favorite stir-fried vegetables and protein. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
0g
Carbs
2g
