Emergency Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce
Whip up a quick and flavorful dinner in minutes with this Emergency Teriyaki Stir Fry Sauce, your go-to solution for busy weeknights! Made from pantry staples like soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this DIY sauce strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Ready in just 7 minutes, it’s thickened to glossy perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry, making it the ultimate addition to stir-fries, noodles, or steamed veggies. Best of all, this versatile sauce can be customized to suit your preferences and stored for later use, ensuring you’re always prepared for a fast and delicious meal. With its effortless preparation and bold flavors, this teriyaki sauce is a game-changer for home cooks seeking both convenience and taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons Water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, water, honey (or brown sugar), rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Whisk together until the honey or sugar is fully dissolved.
In a separate small bowl, make a cornstarch slurry by mixing the cornstarch with 2 teaspoons of water until it forms a smooth paste.
Pour the soy sauce mixture into a small saucepan over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once simmering, slowly add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while continuously whisking to avoid lumps.
Cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency. If it becomes too thick, add a splash of water to thin it out.
Remove from the 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 |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2310 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 44.5 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.9 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 31 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 263 mg | 6% | |
*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.
