A good stir-fry sauce can transform a simple collection of ingredients into a delicious and flavorful dish. Making your own stir-fry sauce at home allows you to customize the flavors to your liking and control the ingredients. This homemade stir-fry sauce recipe provides a versatile and easy-to-make sauce that pairs perfectly with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Whether you’re a stir-fry enthusiast or just getting started, this sauce will elevate your stir-fry game.
Homemade Stir-Fry Sauce Recipe
This recipe guides you through creating a well-balanced and versatile stir-fry sauce that can be used with your favorite stir-fry combinations. With a perfect blend of sweet, savory, and umami flavors, this sauce adds depth and excitement to your stir-fry dishes. Plus, it's quick to prepare and can be stored for later use, making it a handy addition to your kitchen repertoire.
Equipment
- small mixing bowl
- whisk
Ingredients
- soy sauce
- chicken broth
- oyster sauce
- rice vinegar
- sugar
- corn starch
- chili sauce
- garlic
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, chicken or vegetable broth, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, cornstarch, and chili sauce.
- If you like a garlicky flavor, add the minced garlic to the sauce and whisk until everything is well combined.
- Use the stir-fry sauce as a marinade or to finish your stir-fry dishes. For marinating, place your choice of protein (chicken, beef, tofu, shrimp, etc.) and vegetables in a bowl, then pour the sauce over them. Let them marinate for at least 15-30 minutes before cooking.
- To use during stir-frying, heat your wok or skillet, add your protein and vegetables, and stir-fry until almost cooked. Then, pour the sauce over the ingredients and continue cooking until the sauce thickens and coats the stir-fry.
- Any remaining sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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Notes
- Adjust the sweetness, saltiness, and spiciness to your preference by varying the quantities of sugar, soy sauce, and chili sauce.
- You can make a larger batch and store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Feel free to experiment with additional ingredients like ginger, garlic, or sesame oil for different flavor profiles.
Nutrition
Serving: 500g
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