Hot And Sour Sauce Stir Fry Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Hot and Sour Stir-Fry Sauce from Cook's Illustrated! This recipe makes enough sauce to coat 3/4 lb of your favorite protein (beef, chicken, pork, seafood, or tofu) and 1 1/2 lbs of vibrant vegetables. Garlic, ginger, and scallions add aromatic depth to this quick and easy 5-minute stir-fry. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 13.8 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot And Sour Sauce Stir Fry

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How to Make Hot And Sour Sauce Stir Fry

  1. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
  2. Stir-fry your protein (3/4 lb) until cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.
  3. Stir-fry your vegetables (1 1/2 lbs) and aromatics (see ingredient list) until tender-crisp.
  4. Return the protein to the pan.
  5. Pour the sauce over the protein and vegetables. Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling and coats everything evenly, and the stir-fry is sizzling hot.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

0g

Carbs

0g