Easy Stir Fry Sauce (for meats, veggies & more)

Skip the store bough bottles, making stir fry sauce at home is so easy!

This easy recipe is perfect which chicken, shrimp, or beef and your favorite vegetables for a quick and easy meal.

Homemade is Best!

• This stir fry sauce recipe is versatile, easy, and flavor packed.
• Tailor it to your likes – add a little heat or some extra sweetness if you’d like!
• This sauce can go beyond a stir fry, heat and serve it over rice, or use it as a marinade for beef or pork.
• Prep ahead and keep it in the fridge for easy meals!

Ingredients in Stir Fry Sauce

• Garlic & Ginger: Fresh garlic and ginger add the best flavor; if needed, substitute garlic powder and ground ginger.
• Chicken Broth: Chicken stock or broth adds depth and flavor while a bit of water keeps the sauce from being too salty.
• Soy Sauce: Essential for umami or savory flavor. I prefer low sodium to keep this stir fry sauce recipe from being too salty. If using regular soy sauce, use a bit less and add extra water.
• Brown Sugar: This lightly sweetens the sauce, you can add more to taste. Use honey or maple syrup as substitutes.

Variations – Don’t be afraid to add a little extra ‘zing’ like cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes, or even a squeeze of sriracha.

How to Make Stir Fry Sauce

This stir-fry sauce recipe is so easy, simply shake and enjoy!

1. Combine all ingredients in the recipe below in a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake to mix.
2. Refrigerate for up to one week.

Serving Suggestions

• It’s perfect with almost any protein, from beef stir fry to tofu, chicken, or shrimp.
• Use this easy stir-fry sauce with any variety of stir fry vegetables – try broccoli, mushrooms, onion, bell peppers, carrots, or snow peas/snap peas.
• Whisk the sauce over medium-high heat in a small skillet until thickened, and pour over a bowl of rice or noodles as an easy side dish.

• The cornstarch will settle to the bottom. Shake the jar vigorously to mix it back in before using.

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Stir Fry Sauce

This Stir Fry Sauce uses simple ingredients and is ready in minutes!

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

• In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine all ingredients. Shake well to mix.

• Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Shake very well before using.

To Use Stir-Fry Sauce

• To make a stir fry, cook meat and vegetables in a large skillet with a bit of oil.

• Move meat and veggies to one side of the pan and pour the desired amount of stir fry sauce into the empty side. Allow it to simmer until thickened.

• Mix well with the meat and vegetables and serve.

• The cornstarch will settle to the bottom of the jar. Shake the jar vigorously to mix it back in before use.
• Use fresh ginger and garlic if possible, the flavor is so much better.
• Add sriracha or chili flakes for a little bit of heat.
• For a thicker sauce, add extra cornstarch or create a slurry.
• To thicken the sauce further, combine equal parts of cornstarch and water and graudally add it to the simmering sauce while whisking.

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 198 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2250mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dip, Dressing, Sauce

Cuisine American, Asian

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