Lemon Stir Fry Sauce
Brighten up your stir-fry creations with this zesty Lemon Stir Fry Sauce, a vibrant blend of fresh lemon juice, savory soy sauce, and a hint of honey for natural sweetness. Infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a dash of sesame oil, this quick and easy sauce pairs perfectly with vegetables, chicken, tofu, or shrimp. Ready in just 10 minutes, it features a silky texture achieved with a simple cornstarch slurry and can be customized with a touch of red chili flakes for a spicy kick. Versatile and bursting with flavor, this homemade stir-fry sauce is a must-have for effortlessly elevating weeknight dinners while staying wholesome and fresh.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 cup Vegetable broth
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, freshly grated
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of vegetable broth until fully dissolved. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the remaining vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil.
If a bit of heat is desired, stir in the red chili flakes.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to ensure the honey dissolves fully.
Once simmering, slowly pour in the cornstarch mixture while continuously stirring to prevent lumps.
Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and taste the sauce. Adjust seasoning, adding more soy sauce for saltiness or honey for sweetness, if needed.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it in your stir fry. Pour over your stir-fried ingredients in the final stage of cooking and toss to coat evenly.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.4 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1715 mg | 75% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.6 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.9 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.0 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 630 mg | 13% | |
*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.
