Everything Stir Fry Sauce

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Stir Fry Sauce in bowl surrounded by veggies

5 from 1 vote

Add delicious, savory, and zesty flavor to all your stir fries and noodle bowls with this Everything Stir Fry Sauce. It's made with common, budget-friendly ingredients in two simple steps and adds a restaurant-style finish to homemade meals. A must-have in any recipe repertoire!

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: best stir fry sauce, easy stir fry sauce, homemade stir fry sauce, stir fry sauce

Servings: Servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp minced or grated fresh ginger
1 tbsp minced or grated garlic
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp sesame oil classic or toasted
1/2 cup water

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a jar with a lid.
Tighten the lid on the jar and shake the mixture until blended. Alternatively, combine the ingredients in a bowl and use a whisk to blend until smooth. Make sure there are no lumps of cornstarch.
Enjoy the sauce in stir-fry or on noodles.

Notes

Storage Directions

Refrigerating: Once combined, the simple stir fry sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Whisk the sauce well before using.
Freezing: To freeze the sauce, pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Transfer the sauce cubes to a freezer-safe container and store for up to 3 months . Defrost the cubes in the microwave on low heat for 1-2 minutes or at room temperature for 1-2 hours until thawed, or add the cubes directly to the stir fry and cook until they are melted and the sauce has thickened.

Recipe Pro-Tips

To make stir-fries and noodles, add the sauce at the end of the cooking process and let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until thickened.
Mix well. Ensure a smooth and perfectly thickened sauce by stirring or shaking the sauce mixture until no lumps of cornstarch remain.
Adjust to taste. Taste the sauce after combining, and add soy sauce for more salt, ginger for zestiness, garlic for savoriness, and sugar for sweetness if desired.
Remix if needed. If the cornstarch is not used immediately, it can settle in the sauce. If it has settled or sat for more than 5 minutes, give the mixture a good shake or whisk before using.

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