Description
Savory delights of Everything Stir Fry Sauce dance across your plate with bold, umami-packed flavors. Chinese-inspired condiment delivers a perfect balance of salty, sweet, and tangy notes you cannot resist.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- No main protein specified in the original recipe
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
Aromatics and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Gather all sauce ingredients in a compact mixing vessel, using a whisk to thoroughly blend soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and complementary seasonings until smooth and well-integrated.
- Transfer the liquid mixture to a small saucepan, positioning over medium heat to initiate a gentle simmering process.
- Allow the sauce to warm and reduce, continuously monitoring its transformation and stirring occasionally to prevent potential scorching.
- Watch for natural thickening, which typically occurs within 2-3 minutes, indicating the sauce has reached an optimal consistency for coating ingredients.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source, letting the sauce cool slightly and develop deeper flavor complexity.
- Utilize immediately by drizzling over stir-fried vegetables, proteins, or noodle dishes for an immediate flavor enhancement.
- Alternatively, transfer the cooled sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate, maintaining its quality for up to seven days for future culinary adventures.
Notes
- Experiment with low-sodium soy sauce for a healthier version that reduces salt intake without compromising flavor.
- Ensure high heat and quick cooking to maintain vegetable crispness and prevent soggy texture during stir-frying.
- Add cornstarch as a thickening agent if you prefer a more glossy and clingy sauce consistency.
- Consider gluten-free alternatives like tamari sauce instead of traditional soy sauce for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg