Easy Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and versatile Easy Stir Fry Sauce! Packed with the umami-rich flavors of soy and oyster sauce, balanced by a touch of honey or sugar, and brightened with a splash of rice vinegar, this homemade stir fry sauce is ready in just 10 minutes. Fragrant garlic and ginger take the flavor profile to the next level, while a drizzle of sesame oil adds nutty depth. Whether you're tossing it with veggies, chicken, or noodles, this sauce thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry for a glossy, restaurant-quality finish. Customize the heat with optional red chili flakes and stash any leftovers in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for quick meals and meal prepping, this recipe will become your go-to secret for effortlessly delicious stir fries!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced or grated
- 0.5 teaspoons Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey (or sugar), and rice vinegar. Mix well until honey or sugar is fully dissolved.
In another small bowl or directly into the same bowl, mix the cornstarch and water. Whisk until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to create a slurry.
In a small saucepan or skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the sauce mixture and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring continuously. Simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
If desired, add red chili flakes for a hint of spice.
Remove the sauce from heat and use immediately in your stir fry, or let it cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
88 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.6 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 796 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 11 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 76 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
