Tasty Low Fat Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your healthy cooking game with this Tasty Low Fat Stir Fry Sauce—a quick and flavor-packed recipe that’s perfect for any stir fry dish. Crafted with pantry staples like low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, and a hint of honey or maple syrup, this sauce offers the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet. Freshly grated ginger and minced garlic add depth, while optional red chili flakes bring a touch of heat. Thickened with a light cornstarch slurry, this silky, low-fat sauce ties your favorite veggies, proteins, and noodles together in just minutes. Ready in under 10 minutes, this versatile and heart-healthy stir fry sauce is a must-have for busy weeknights, meal prepping, or anyone seeking a quick, wholesome upgrade to their stir fry routine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
- 6 tablespoons Vegetable stock or chicken stock (low-fat, low-sodium)
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, vegetable or chicken stock, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, minced garlic, and red chili flakes (if using).
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until it forms a smooth slurry.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and pour in the soy sauce mixture.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once it starts to simmer, slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry while continuously whisking to avoid lumps.
Cook the sauce for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using in your stir fry.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2056 mg | 89% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.7 g | ||
| Protein | 8.5 g | 17% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*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.
