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Stir Fry Sauce with Soy and Sesame Oil Recipe

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  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Low Salt

Description

A quick and flavorful stir fry sauce that combines soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch to create a savory glaze perfect for vegetables, proteins, and noodles. This versatile sauce is easy to make and thickens beautifully to coat your stir fry ingredients, enhancing every bite with rich umami and a subtle nutty aroma.

Ingredients

Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Combine Sauce Ingredients: Add the reduced sodium soy sauce or tamari, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch into a mason jar. Screw on the lid tightly and shake vigorously until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is evenly combined.
  2. Prepare Stir Fry Base: When cooking your stir fry, be sure to include fresh minced garlic and fresh minced ginger with your vegetables and protein. These fresh aromatics provide the essential flavor foundation and elevate the sauce’s overall impact.
  3. Add and Thicken Sauce: Once your stir fry ingredients are mostly cooked, pour in the prepared stir fry sauce. Continue cooking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the vegetables and protein evenly, ensuring a glossy finish.
  4. Use with Care: This sauce recipe is intended to provide enough seasoning for about 8 servings of stir fry, typically served over unsalted rice or noodles. Because it is highly concentrated and salty, if making a smaller portion, start by adding just a few tablespoons of the sauce incrementally until you reach your preferred flavor intensity.

Notes

  • Always use fresh minced garlic and ginger when stir frying to maximize the flavor of this sauce.
  • The sauce thickens as it heats; do not add prematurely to avoid clumping.
  • Serve over unsalted rice or noodles to balance the saltiness of the sauce.
  • Adjust the amount of sauce used based on the size of your stir fry to prevent it from becoming too salty.
  • Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week in a sealed container.

Find it online: https://dishrise.com/stir-fry-sauce-with-soy-and-sesame-oil-recipe/