Description

This easy and flavorful stir fry sauce recipe combines savory soy sauce with sweet honey, zesty rice vinegar, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Perfect for adding a delicious punch to vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu, this sauce can be quickly prepared and simmered for a perfect glaze. The option to thicken with cornstarch makes it versatile for any stir-fry dish.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated

Thickening (Optional)

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

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Instructions

Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, water, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger until fully blended.
Prepare Cornstarch Slurry (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix the cornstarch and cold water in a separate small bowl to make a slurry, then whisk this mixture into the prepared sauce.
Simmer the Sauce: Add the sauce to your stir-fry during the last few minutes of cooking. Allow it to simmer over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is heated through and slightly thickened.

Notes

This sauce pairs well with vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp, or tofu.
Store unused sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
For a spicy variation, add a dash of sriracha or red pepper flakes before simmering.