Description
Stir fry sauce is the key to creating a flavorful, vibrant dish that will impress your family and friends. This easy-to-make sauce combines soy sauce, sesame oil, and fresh aromatics to elevate your favorite proteins and vegetables. In just minutes, you’ll transform simple ingredients into a colorful, mouthwatering meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prep: Mince garlic and grate ginger. Chop vegetables like bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Mix Sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and cornstarch mixture until smooth.
- Sauté: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the veggies for 3-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add Sauce: Pour the sauce over the veggies and stir continuously for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated and bubbling.
- Serve: Remove from heat when the sauce thickens slightly. Enjoy over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For gluten-free options, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos. Add crushed red pepper for spiciness or toss in nuts for added crunch.