Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
This Stir Fry Sauce is a simple yet flavorful Asian-inspired sauce made with reduced sodium soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch. It adds the perfect savory and slightly nutty flavor to your stir fry dishes, thickening nicely to coat your vegetables and protein for a delicious finish. Pair it with fresh minced garlic and ginger in your stir fry for an extra burst of flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Sodium
Ingredients
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Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
- 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
- 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch into a mason jar. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously until all ingredients are well combined and the cornstarch is evenly dispersed.
- Prepare Stir Fry: When cooking your stir fry, be sure to include fresh minced garlic and fresh minced ginger with your vegetables and protein. These fresh aromatics are essential to giving the stir fry its signature “wow” flavor.
- Add Sauce to Stir Fry: Once your stir fry ingredients are mostly cooked, pour in the prepared stir fry sauce. Continue to cook for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and thoroughly coats all the stir fry ingredients. This step allows the cornstarch to activate and create a glossy, thick sauce.
- Adjust Sauce Quantity: This recipe makes enough sauce to cover approximately 8 servings of stir fry served over unsalted rice or noodles. If making a smaller portion, add the sauce gradually, starting with a few tablespoons, until the desired taste is achieved to avoid overpowering saltiness.
Notes
- Use reduced sodium soy sauce to control the salt level in the final dish.
- Always pair this sauce with fresh minced garlic and ginger when stir frying for enhanced flavor.
- The sauce thickens as it cooks; do not skip the 3 to 5 minutes simmering after adding to the stir fry.
- This sauce is highly concentrated and salty, so use sparingly with smaller portions.
- Serve the stir fry over unsalted rice or noodles to balance the flavors.
Keywords: stir fry sauce, Asian sauce, sesame oil sauce, soy sauce stir fry, easy stir fry sauce, homemade stir fry sauce, savory sauce, cornstarch sauce
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