Description
A quick and flavorful Everything Stir Fry Sauce that combines soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aromatic ingredients like garlic and ginger to create a versatile sauce perfect for enhancing any stir fry dish. This easy recipe requires just 10 minutes and yields enough sauce for one serving, ideal for adding depth and richness to vegetables, noodles, meats, or seafood.
Ingredients
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Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the light soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until the mixture is smooth and the cornstarch is fully dissolved.
- Simmer Sauce: Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Finish and Use: Remove the thickened sauce from heat and immediately use it to toss with your favorite stir fry vegetables, noodles, meats, or seafood to add flavor and gloss.
- Storage: Allow the sauce to cool completely, then transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate. The sauce can be stored for up to one week for convenient future use.
Notes
- Adjust the thickness by adding more water to thin or simmering longer to thicken.
- Use light soy sauce to keep the sauce salty but not overpowering.
- Oyster sauce adds depth and umami, but it can be substituted with vegetarian mushroom sauce for a vegetarian option.
- Stir the sauce frequently while simmering to prevent clumping or burning.
- Store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before use.
