Quick and Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

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Quick and Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on January 15, 2024

Learn how to make a quick and easy stir fry sauce at home. This homemade sauce is versatile and perfect for adding flavor to any stir fry dish. With simple ingredients and a few minutes of preparation time, you'll have a delicious sauce that will elevate your stir fry to a whole new level.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, cornstarch, water, honey or brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
  2. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add your choice of protein (such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu) and cook until browned.
  4. Remove the protein from the wok and set aside.
  5. In the same wok, add some oil and heat it up.
  6. Add your choice of vegetables (such as bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snow peas) and stir fry for a few minutes until tender-crisp.
  7. Return the protein to the wok and pour the stir fry sauce over the ingredients.
  8. Stir fry everything together for another minute or until the sauce has thickened and coats all the ingredients.
  9. Serve hot with rice or noodles.

Interesting Facts

  • Stir frying is a popular cooking technique in many Asian cuisines.
  • You can customize this stir fry sauce by adding your favorite spices and seasonings.
  • This sauce can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Stir fry sauce is not only great for stir fry dishes, but it can also be used as a marinade for grilling or as a dipping sauce.