Simple Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Stir Fry Sauce—a quick, versatile recipe packed with bold, umami-rich flavors! Combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce for a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes, this sauce gets an aromatic boost from fresh garlic and ginger. A touch of honey adds subtle sweetness, while sesame oil and rice vinegar lend depth and tang. Thickened with cornstarch and water for that restaurant-quality texture, this sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and can be customized with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat. Perfect for drizzling over veggies, chicken, beef, or tofu, this homemade stir fry sauce is your go-to for quick, delicious meals on busy nights. Simple to prepare and ideal for meal prep, this recipe is a must-have for every kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the sauce mixture and stir thoroughly.
In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Mix until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to create a slurry.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture until evenly combined.
If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.
Heat the stir fry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).
Use immediately by adding it to your stir fry dish, or allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.9 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2865 mg | 125% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.8 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.0 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 253 mg | 5% | |
*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.
