Oriental Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your next stir fry with this rich and flavorful Oriental Stir Fry Sauce, a perfect balance of salty, sweet, tangy, and umami-packed goodness. Made with a harmonious blend of soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of sesame oil, this quick and easy homemade sauce comes together in just 10 minutes. Freshly grated ginger, minced garlic, and a touch of brown sugar add depth, while a cornstarch slurry ensures a glossy, restaurant-worthy finish. Customize it with a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick, and drizzle it over your favorite stir-fried veggies, noodles, or proteins for an instant burst of flavor. This versatile, better-than-store-bought sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it a convenient and delicious addition to your meal prep rotation. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing your guests with authentic Asian-inspired cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 1 tbsp Brown sugar
- 1 tsp Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp Water
- 0.5 tsp Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the mixture, stirring well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. This will help thicken the sauce later.
If you prefer your sauce with a hint of heat, stir in the chili flakes at this stage.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Pour the soy sauce mixture into the pan and bring it to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently to prevent it from sticking.
Once the sauce begins to simmer, stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
Cook for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it in your stir fry recipe.
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
294 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.2 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3444 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.2 g | ||
| Protein | 7.4 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 54 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 327 mg | 7% | |
*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.
