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Simple Stir Fry Sauce

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2 Jan

Making a healthy, veggie filled stir fry at home is quick and easy with this Simple Stir Fry Sauce recipe. Just whisk together and add to your favorite stir fry staples for a simple and delicious weeknight meal!

Stir fry is a versatile and healthy dinner option that everyone likes. Completely customizable to your preferences and what you have on hand, a stir fry uses up the veggies you have and incorporates any protein you want, creating a delicious dinner tied together with a flavorful sauce.

Having a recipe for a Simple Stir Fry Sauce that is made up of common pantry staples means that you can throw together a quick and easy stir fry any night of the week. The best part of this recipe is that it takes just five minutes to make!

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What you’ll need to make Simple Stir Fry Sauce

  • cornstarch
  • fresh grated ginger (or ground ginger)
  • garlic
  • brown sugar
  • soy sauce
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • chicken broth

Which vegetables should i use in a stir fry?

  • Broccoli florets
  • Cauliflower
  • Celery
  • Green onions
  • Mushrooms
  • Carrots
  • Snow peas or snap peas
  • Peppers
  • Bok choy
  • Bean sprouts
  • Baby corn
  • Water chestnuts
  • Anything else you want

What protein is good in a stir fry?

  • Chicken
  • Shrimp
  • Beef
  • Edamame
  • Pork
  • Tofu

Quick & Easy Video: Making Simple Stir Fry Sauce


How to make Simple Stir Fry Sauce

In our house, a stir fry is a delicious and healthy way to use up all of the things in the crisper that need to get used before they get thrown out. Simple Stir Fry Sauce pulls everything together and creates a great weeknight dinner that everybody loves!

I often make this in a mason jar because then I can just shake it up to combine it. It can also be made in a bowl and combined with a whisk.

Combine cornstarch, ginger, garlic and brown sugar in a small mason jar or bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is completely incorporated.

Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and chicken broth. Seal the jar and shake until well combined or whisk together if using a bowl. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

This Simple Stir Fry Sauce may not be fancy but it is delicious!

When using, make sure that you shake or stir it first so that it is well combined. When you add to the stir fry, be sure to let it boil and bubble for at least three minutes so that it thickens up.

Refrigerate any leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to a week. Enjoy!


Other Marinades, Sauces and Dressings you may like

Pantry Pork Chop Marinade – a quick (2 hours or less!) delicious pork marinade made up of common pantry ingredients.

Asian Ginger Salad Dressing – Use as a quick marinade, brush over vegetables before grilling or use on a salad. Delicious & versatile!

Cilantro Lime Chicken Marinade – spices, fresh cilantro, and zesty lime juice transforms chicken breasts from boring to bursting with flavor.

One Pan Chicken Fajitas – Great weeknight family meal and only one pan to wash!

4 Ingredient Alfredo Sauce – Four simple pantry ingredients combine to make a restaurant quality Alfredo sauce that compliments any pasta.

Simple Stir Fry Sauce

Making a healthy, veggie filled stir fry at home is quick and easy with this Simple Stir Fry Sauce recipe. Just whisk together and add to your favorite stir fry staples for a simple and delicious weeknight meal!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1.5 cups
Calories: 123kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger 2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic 2 cloves
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar packed
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 cup chicken broth
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Instructions

  • Combine cornstarch, ginger, garlic and brown sugar in a small mason jar or bowl. Stir until the cornstarch is completely incorporated.
  • Add soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil and chicken broth.
  • If using a jar, seal and shake until well combined. If using a bowl, whisk to combine. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.

Nutrition *

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 3465mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
* The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.
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  • Michelle Mundy

    As a busy working mom with kids on the go, I know how important it is to be able to make simple and delicious meals using everyday ingredients. The recipes shared here are family friendly with easy to understand step by step instructions. Tried and true, from our family to yours. Welcome to The Recipe Bandit! Click here to read more about me.

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