Homemade Stir-Fry Sauce
A quick and flavorful homemade stir-fry sauce that elevates any meal.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ½ cup Soy Sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 tablespoons Honey (or Maple Syrup for vegan option)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ cup Water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
- Add Cornstarch: Gradually whisk in the cornstarch to avoid lumps.
- Incorporate Water: Stir in water until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the sauce and tweak it to your liking.
- Store: Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate if not using immediately.
Notes
For best flavor, always use fresh garlic and ginger. Adjust cornstarch based on the desired thickness of the sauce.