Description
A rich, glossy stir fry sauce made with simple pantry ingredients, perfectly balanced with savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors, ideal for vegetables, noodles, or protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, water, cornstarch, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Place a small pan over medium heat.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the pan while stirring gently.
- Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens and becomes glossy.
- Taste and adjust if needed by adding a bit more sweetness or water.
- Pour over your stir fry and toss to coat evenly.
Notes
- Always stir the sauce before cooking since cornstarch settles at the bottom.
- Adjust thickness by adding a little more water if needed.
- Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor.
- Add chili flakes if you want a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: stir fry sauce, easy sauce, homemade stir fry, asian sauce, quick sauce