Name: 5 Minute Classic Stir Fry Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water ((120 ml)); 1/4 cup soy sauce ((60 ml)); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated (5ml)); 2 tbsp brown sugar ((26g)); 1 tbsp sesame oil ((15ml)); 1 tbsp cornstarch ((15g)); 1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar ((7.5ml)); 1/2 tsp ground black pepper ((2.5g))

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This 5-minute stir fry sauce is a delicious, quick dinner option. Pour over the protein and vegetables of your choice and simmer for a healthy and flavor-packed meal. Vegan friendly.

Bowl of brown sauce in a bowl with a spoon. There are chillies and green onions in the background.

Try it with my Roast Vegetable Stir Fry next time you need to use up some leftover veggies.

5 Minute Classic Stir Fry Sauce

This 5-minute stir fry sauce is a delicious and super easy quick dinner option. Simply pour over protein and vegetables of your choice for a healthy and flavor-packed meal. Vegan friendly.

Course Condiment, Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings people

Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

1/2 cup vegetable broth or water (120 ml)
1/4 cup soy sauce (60 ml)
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp fresh ginger grated (5ml)
2 tbsp brown sugar (26g)
1 tbsp sesame oil (15ml)
1 tbsp cornstarch (15g)
1/2 tbsp rice wine vinegar (7.5ml)
1/2 tsp ground black pepper (2.5g)

Instructions

Add all stir fry sauce ingredients in a jar. Put the lid on, then shake well to combine. It will keep in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
When ready to use, simply pan fry protein of choice over high heat with a lug of vegetable oil. Once protein is golden and cooked through, add vegetables of choice and stir for 1-2 minutes until colourful and crisp.
Lastly, add the stir fry sauce, stir gently to combine. Once thickened slightly (about 2-3 minutes), turn off the heat and serve immediately.