Fresh Herb Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your stir-fry game with this Fresh Herb Stir Fry Sauce—a vibrant and flavorful concoction that brings a garden-fresh twist to your favorite dishes. Bursting with the aromatic essence of cilantro, basil, and parsley, this quick and easy sauce combines classic umami flavors from soy and oyster sauce with the nuttiness of sesame oil and a hint of sweetness from honey. A touch of minced garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes adds depth and a subtle kick, while a cornstarch slurry ensures the perfect silky consistency in just minutes. Ready in under 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is perfect for coating your stir-fried vegetables, proteins, or noodles, making it a must-have recipe for weeknight dinners and meal prep alike.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 tablespoons vegetable broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon honey
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, vegetable broth, and honey. Mix well.
Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped cilantro, basil, and parsley to the liquid mixture. Stir to incorporate the herbs evenly.
Stir in the red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Pour the sauce into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Once the sauce begins to warm, stir the cornstarch slurry again to ensure it hasn’t separated, and slowly pour it into the saucepan while continuously whisking.
Cook the sauce over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it thickens—this will take approximately 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using as a stir fry sauce or drizzling over your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
259 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.1 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3437 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.6 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 492 mg | 10% | |
*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.
