My Favorite Stir Fry Sauce

Elevate your stir fry game with this irresistible homemade stir fry sauce, a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors. Made with pantry staples like soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce, and enhanced with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of sesame oil, this versatile sauce creates restaurant-quality dishes in minutes. A splash of rice vinegar adds a subtle tang, while brown sugar offers just the right touch of sweetness. Thickened with cornstarch for a glossy, perfectly clinging texture, this sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and can be customized with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. Whether you're tossing it with veggies, noodles, or your favorite protein, this recipe is your go-to solution for quick, flavorful dinners. Better yet, it stores beautifully in the fridge, making weeknight cooking even easier!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 2 teaspoons Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 teaspoons Red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and brown sugar until well combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional red pepper flakes to the bowl, stirring to incorporate evenly throughout the mixture.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, stir the cornstarch into 1 cup of water until fully dissolved, ensuring there are no lumps.

Step 4

Slowly pour the cornstarch-water mixture into the sauce ingredients, whisking constantly to create a smooth and uniform base for the sauce.

Step 5

Heat a saucepan over medium heat and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the pan.

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 7

Remove from heat and use immediately for your stir fry. Alternatively, allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	403.9 grams (403.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	278

Total Fat 14.90g	19%
Saturated Fat 2.10g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.20g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 3448mg	150%
Total Carbohydrate 30.30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1.30g	5%
Total Sugars 13.50g
Protein 7.20g	14%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 68mg	5%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 303mg	6%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.2%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 42.7%