All-Purpose Stir Fry Sauce
A savory, slightly sweet, and umami-rich stir fry sauce that works perfectly with vegetables, meats, noodles, or rice. This easy, versatile sauce brings quick and delicious flavor to any dish.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings (about 3/4 to 1 cup sauce)
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce or hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water or chicken broth
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster/hoisin sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and sugar/honey until combined.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger.
- In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with water or broth to create a slurry.
- Add the slurry to the sauce and stir well.
- Pour into stir fry during the final 1–2 minutes of cooking, stirring until sauce thickens and coats ingredients.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Use tamari or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option.
- Substitute hoisin or mushroom sauce for a vegetarian alternative.
- Stir in orange juice/zest for a citrusy twist.
- Maple syrup can be used instead of brown sugar for depth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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