My Favorite Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your stir fry game with this irresistible homemade stir fry sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce, and enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil, this versatile sauce creates restaurant-quality dishes in minutes. A splash of rice vinegar adds a subtle tang, while brown sugar offers just the right touch of sweetness. Thickened with cornstarch for a glossy, perfectly clinging texture, this sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and can be customized with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Whether you're tossing it with veggies, noodles, or your favorite protein, this recipe is your go-to solution for quick, flavorful dinners. Better yet, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making weeknight cooking even easier!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water
- 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined.
Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional red pepper flakes to the bowl, stirring to incorporate evenly throughout the mixture.
In a separate small bowl, stir the cornstarch into 1 cup of water until fully dissolved, ensuring there are no lumps.
Slowly pour the cornstarch-water mixture into the sauce ingredients, whisking constantly to create a smooth and uniform base for the sauce.
Heat a saucepan over medium heat and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and use immediately for your stir fry. Alternatively, allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
278 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3448 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.5 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 303 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.
