Description
This Most Popular Everything Stir Fry Sauce Recipe is an easy-to-make, flavorful Asian-inspired sauce perfect for elevating any stir fry. Combining low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of spice, this sauce creates a delicious balance of sweet, savory, and tangy notes. It’s versatile enough to complement chicken, tofu, shrimp, or just vegetables and rice, making it an essential go-to for quick weeknight meals or meal prep.
Ingredients
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce Base: In a medium bowl or jar, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, honey, brown sugar, and sesame oil until well combined, creating a balanced sweet and tangy base for the sauce.
- Add Thickening and Flavor Agents: Stir in the cornstarch, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using). Whisk everything together thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and uniform with no lumps.
- Use or Store the Sauce: Use the sauce immediately by pouring it into a hot pan with your choice of stir-fry ingredients such as vegetables and protein, cooking while stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients. Alternately, transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Make it gluten-free by substituting tamari for soy sauce.
- Adjust sweetness and spice levels to your personal taste by modifying honey and red pepper flakes.
- This versatile sauce pairs wonderfully with chicken, tofu, shrimp, vegetables, or served over rice.
