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 vegan dinner.
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 tablespoons brown sugar packed; approx. 26g
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil approx. 15ml or 13g
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch approx. 15g
- ½ tablespoons rice vinegar unseasoned preferred; approx. 7.5ml or 7g
- 4 cloves garlic minced; approx. 2 tablespoons or 28g
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated; approx. 5ml or 5g
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper approx. 1g
- 1 teaspoon fresh cayenne pepper finely minced (optional, or sub with 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes)
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