If you love creating flavorful, restaurant-quality stir fry dishes at home, then this Everything Stir Fry Sauce recipe is a must-have in your kitchen arsenal. This versatile sauce combines the perfect balance of salty, savory, sweet, and tangy flavors, making it ideal for any type of stir fry. With simple pantry ingredients and easy steps, you’ll be able to whip up an authentic Asian stir fry sauce that can elevate any dish from basic to brilliant.

Introduction

Stir fry dinners are quick, easy, and incredibly customizable, making them a go-to for busy weeknights. The key to a great stir fry, though, lies in the sauce. This homemade stir fry sauce will bring your stir fry game to the next level. It’s perfect for pairing with vegetables, noodles, chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu. By making your own sauce, you can control the flavor and adjust the ingredients to suit your preferences, whether you like it sweeter, saltier, or more aromatic.

With ingredients like soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, this stir fry sauce brings an authentic Asian flavor profile right into your kitchen. Let’s take a closer look at how to make this easy yet delicious sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

Ingredient Notes:

• Soy Sauce: Provides a salty umami base. Light soy sauce works best here, but you can use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
• Oyster Sauce: Adds a savory, slightly sweet depth of flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Balances the saltiness with a touch of tang.
• Brown Sugar: Helps round out the flavors and adds a slight sweetness.
• Garlic & Ginger: Essential aromatics that enhance the sauce with bold, fresh flavors.
• Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce to coat your stir fry perfectly.
• Sesame Oil: Adds a nutty aroma and richness to the sauce but is optional.

Preparation:

Step 1: Mix the Sauce Base

1. In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). This will be the base of your stir fry sauce.

Step 2: Add Sweetness

1. Stir in the brown sugar and whisk until it is completely dissolved and well combined with the other ingredients.

Step 3: Make the Cornstarch Slurry

1. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir to create a smooth slurry, which will thicken the sauce later.

Step 4: Heat the Sauce

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the prepared sauce mixture over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly golden.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce

1. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.
2. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when ready.

Step 6: Ready to Use

1. Once thickened, remove the sauce from the heat. It’s now ready to be tossed with your favorite stir fry vegetables, meat, seafood, or noodles.
2. Alternatively, let the sauce cool and transfer it to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Cooking Note:

• Adjusting the Consistency: If you prefer a thinner sauce, reduce the amount of cornstarch or add an extra splash of water. For a thicker sauce, allow it to cook down a bit longer.
• Flavor Adjustments: Feel free to customize the sauce based on your taste. Add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes if you like your stir fry spicy. For a sweeter sauce, increase the brown sugar by 1 teaspoon.

Serving Suggestions:

This stir fry sauce can be used in a variety of dishes. Toss it with stir-fried veggies such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, or snap peas. It’s perfect with proteins like chicken, beef, pork, shrimp, or tofu. Pour it over noodles or rice for a complete meal.

For a quick weeknight dinner, stir-fry your favorite combination of veggies and protein, and toss them with this homemade sauce. Serve over steamed rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.

Tips:

• Pre-Make and Store: Double or triple the recipe and store it in the fridge so you have homemade stir fry sauce ready to go at any time. It will keep for up to a week in an airtight container.
• Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic and ginger give this sauce the best flavor. Minced or powdered versions can be used in a pinch, but the fresh aromatics truly elevate the dish.
• Gluten-Free Option: Use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free stir fry sauce.

Prep Time:

• 5 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 5 minutes

Total Time:

• 10 minutes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 60
• Protein: 1g
• Sodium: 600mg

Everything Stir Fry Sauce You Can Make at Home

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• Author: Imili Johnson
• Total Time: 10 minutes

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Ingredients

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• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 2 teaspoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

Ingredient Notes:

• Soy Sauce: Provides a salty umami base. Light soy sauce works best here, but you can use low-sodium soy sauce to reduce the salt content.
• Oyster Sauce: Adds a savory, slightly sweet depth of flavor.
• Rice Vinegar: Balances the saltiness with a touch of tang.
• Brown Sugar: Helps round out the flavors and adds a slight sweetness.
• Garlic & Ginger: Essential aromatics that enhance the sauce with bold, fresh flavors.
• Cornstarch: Thickens the sauce to coat your stir fry perfectly.
• Sesame Oil: Adds a nutty aroma and richness to the sauce but is optional.

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Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Sauce Base

1. In a small bowl, whisk together light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). This will be the base of your stir fry sauce.

Step 2: Add Sweetness

1. Stir in the brown sugar and whisk until it is completely dissolved and well combined with the other ingredients.

Step 3: Make the Cornstarch Slurry

1. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Stir to create a smooth slurry, which will thicken the sauce later.

Step 4: Heat the Sauce

1. In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the prepared sauce mixture over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until they become fragrant and lightly golden.

Step 5: Thicken the Sauce

1. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously to prevent any lumps from forming.
2. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing it to thicken to your desired consistency. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon when ready.

Step 6: Ready to Use

1. Once thickened, remove the sauce from the heat. It’s now ready to be tossed with your favorite stir fry vegetables, meat, seafood, or noodles.
2. Alternatively, let the sauce cool and transfer it to an airtight container to store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 5 minutes

Nutrition

• Calories: 60
• Sodium: Sodium: 600mg
• Protein: 1g