Description
This BEST Stir Fry Sauce recipe offers a perfectly balanced blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that enhance any stir fry dish. Combining low sodium chicken or vegetable broth with soy sauce, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, and sesame oil, this versatile sauce is quick to prepare and can be customized with optional spices to suit your heat preference. Ideal for tossing with your choice of protein and vegetables, it thickens beautifully to coat every bite, making a delicious homemade stir fry meal in just minutes.
Ingredients
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Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
- â…“ cup low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce (optional for spice)
Instructions
- Combine the Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, mix together the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced fresh ginger, garlic, and cornstarch. If desired, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, a splash of sriracha, or a tablespoon of sweet chili sauce to add heat. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the sauce is smooth.
- Use Immediately or Store: You can use the stir fry sauce right away, or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week. Remember that the cornstarch may settle over time, so give the container a vigorous shake before using the sauce again.
- Cook Protein: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Cook 1 pound of your chosen protein, such as cubed chicken, sliced beef, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas, until browned and nearly cooked through. Remove the protein from the pan and set aside on a clean plate.
- Cook Vegetables: Add an additional tablespoon of oil to the pan and stir fry about 6 cups of chopped vegetables like broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus until they are crisp-tender.
- Combine and Thicken Sauce: Return the cooked protein to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in 1 cup of the prepared stir fry sauce and stir everything together. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the protein and vegetables.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice and enjoy a flavorful, homemade Asian-inspired meal.
Notes
- This stir fry sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Adjust spice level by varying the amount of crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce.
- Use low sodium broth and soy sauce to control salt content.
- Cornstarch helps thicken the sauce; ensure it is fully dissolved to avoid lumps.
- Feel free to swap in any favorite protein or vegetables for customization.
- For a gluten-free version, replace soy sauce with tamari.
