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Spoonful of stir-fry sauce.

Stir-Fry Sauce (Only 5 Ingredients)

Mitch Chapman
This easy-to-make stir-fry sauce is made with just 5 ingredients! It’s an affordable yet powerful way to add savory, sweet, and spicy depth to any stir-fry or vegetable-forward meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 107.4 kcal

Equipment

  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Mason jar

Ingredients
 

US Customary - Metric
  • ¼ cup room-temperature water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari)
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil

For serving

Instructions
 

  • Combine the water and cornstarch in a mason jar or container, whisking both until no clumps remain.
  • Add the soy sauce, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes, whisking to combine. Slowly whisk in the sesame oil until it emulsifies.
  • Serve the sauce immediately in a stir fry recipe with tofu, tempeh, or vegan chicken, veggies, and rice, letting it simmer to thicken. Or, store it in a mason jar in the fridge for up to 6-7 days. Happy eating!

Notes

Cornstarch consistency: Getting the right consistency with cornstarch is key! Mix it with room-temperature water until smooth to avoid lumps in the sauce.
Add seasonings: Experiment with freshly grated aromatics, like ginger and garlic, to impart a vibrant, unique flavor profile.
Heat control: When mixing the sauce with stir-fry ingredients, use low heat to prevent the sugar from burning and allow flavors to meld together gently.
Ensuring the cornstarch is fully dissolved in water before adding the other ingredients prevents lumps and ensures a smooth sauce consistency.
Slowly adding and whisking in the oil helps it integrate into the sauce, creating a cohesive mixture rather than separating.
Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 107.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 9.6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7.1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.8g | Sodium: 770.1mg | Potassium: 86.1mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5.9g | Vitamin A: 49.4IU | Vitamin C: 0.002mg | Calcium: 12.3mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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