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stir fry sauce in bowl topped with sesame seeds

Homemade Stir Fry Sauce

  • Author: Dan
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: No Cook
  • Total Time: 0 hours
  • Yield: 2 Cups 1x

Our easy, Homemade Stir Fry Sauce is ready in seconds! Use this bright and flavorful sauce in your favorite stir fry recipes and so much more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth (can use low sodium if desired)
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger or ginger paste (see photo in post)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or garlic paste)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
  • 12 tablespoons of sugar (start with one and then add more if you want a sweeter sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Sesame seeds, red pepper flakes and scallions for garnish and flavor (optional)

Instructions

  1. Add all of the ingredients to a bowl or a container with a tight lid. Whisk the ingredients together and/or shake until combined.
  2. Use the sauce in your favorite stir fry recipe or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Make sure to whisk the sauce back together if it’s been sitting in the refrigerator before using. Note: The sauce will thicken as you add it to a hot skillet and it comes to a simmer.

Cooked Version (will stay thick in refrigerator for tossing with already cooked foods)

  1. Add the soy sauce, chicken broth, ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and oyster sauce into a small saucepan. Whisk to combine and bring to a simmer.
  2. Make a cornstarch slurry by combining the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk into the simmering sauce and cook over low heat for 2 minutes. If you’re not using the sauce right way, let it cool before transferring it into the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

Store: Store stir fry sauce in an air tight container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Freeze: You can also freeze stir fry sauce for up to 6 months in the freezer. A great way to do this is to freeze in ice cube trays or Souper Cubes. That way you can take out a small portion for individual use.

  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Aisan