Description
A versatile and flavorful stir fry sauce that can elevate any stir-fry dish with its perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. This easy-to-make sauce is ideal for chicken, beef, shrimp, tofu, or vegetable stir-fries, offering a delicious and authentic Asian taste.
Ingredients
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Main Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes if using until smooth and well combined.
- Infuse Flavors: For best flavor, let the sauce sit for 5 to 10 minutes to allow the garlic and ginger to infuse.
- Usage: Use immediately in stir-fries by adding to cooked protein and vegetables in the last few minutes of cooking, tossing until the sauce thickens and coats evenly.
Notes
- This sauce is versatile and can complement a variety of proteins and vegetables in stir-fry dishes.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of brown sugar, and add heat with extra chili flakes or a dash of sriracha.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and refrigerated for up to 1 week. Remember to shake or stir before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
