Description
This recipe for the BEST Stir Fry Sauce is easy to make and perfect for adding flavor to your stir fry dishes. With a balance of savory, sweet, and a hint of spice, this sauce will take your stir fry to the next level.
Ingredients
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Main Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Optional for spice:
- crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients: In a jar or bowl, whisk or shake all the sauce ingredients until fully combined.
- Storage: Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- To use the sauce for stir fry: Heat oil in a skillet or wok, cook protein, remove, stir fry vegetables, add back protein, pour in sauce, cook until thickened, and serve over rice.
Notes
- To make this sauce gluten-free, use gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
- For a vegan version, substitute vegetable broth for chicken broth and pure maple syrup for honey.
- This recipe yields about 1 cup of sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
