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5 Minute Classic Stir Fry Sauce

This 5-minute stir fry sauce is quick, easy, and packed with flavor. Just pour over your favorite protein and veggies for a fast, healthy vegan dinner.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Chinese
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 4 serves
Calories 77kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup vegetable broth or water; approx. 120ml or 120g
  • ¼ cup soy sauce approx. 60ml or 60g
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar packed; approx. 26g
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil approx. 15ml or 13g
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch approx. 15g
  • ½ tbsp rice vinegar unseasoned preferred; approx. 7.5ml or 7g
  • 4 cloves garlic minced; approx. 2 tablespoons or 28g
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger grated; approx. 5ml or 5g
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper approx. 1g

Instructions

Make the sauce:

  • Add all ingredients to a jar with a lid. Shake well until fully combined. Alternatively, whisk together in a small bowl.

To use in a stir fry:

  • Heat a drizzle of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat. Add your choice of protein and cook until golden and cooked through.
  • Add chopped vegetables and sauté for 1–2 minutes, just until vibrant and crisp-tender.
  • Pour in the stir fry sauce and stir to coat. Cook for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and everything is well coated.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately over rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 930mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 64IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.5mg