Description

This BEST Stir Fry Sauce recipe delivers a perfectly balanced blend of savory, sweet, and aromatic flavors that elevate any stir fry dish. Combining low sodium broth, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic, this sauce comes together quickly and can be customized with spices for added heat. It’s the ideal versatile sauce to toss with your favorite protein and crisp-tender vegetables, creating a delicious meal ready in minutes.

Ingredients

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Stir Fry Sauce

½ cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
⅓ cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce (optional for spice)

Stir Fry Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil (for cooking protein)
1 pound protein of choice (cubed chicken, sliced beef, shrimp, tofu, or chickpeas)
1 tablespoon oil (for vegetables)
6 cups chopped vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, or asparagus)
Cooked rice (for serving)

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Instructions

Combine the Ingredients: In a jar or bowl, whisk together chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced fresh ginger, minced garlic, and cornstarch until fully combined and smooth. Add crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce if you desire some spice.
Use Immediately or Store: The sauce can be used right away or refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week. Shake well before using, as the cornstarch may settle.
Cook the Protein: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your chosen protein and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Remove the protein from the pan and set it aside on a clean plate.
Cook the Vegetables: Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the chopped vegetables. Stir fry until they become crisp-tender, usually about 4 to 5 minutes.
Combine and Finish: Return the cooked protein to the pan with the vegetables. Pour in 1 cup of the prepared stir fry sauce. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the protein and vegetables.
Serve: Serve the stir fry hot over cooked rice and enjoy your flavorful homemade dish.

Notes

The sauce can be customized for heat by adding crushed red pepper flakes, sriracha, or sweet chili sauce.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, shaking before each use.
Use any combination of proteins and vegetables you like to make the dish your own.
The cornstarch in the sauce acts as a thickener to give a glossy coating.
Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the type and size of vegetables and protein.