Stir Fry Sauce Recipe
Busy weeknights just got easier! This delicious stir-fry sauce comes together in minutes and is perfect for meal prep. 👨🍳
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons tamari gluten-free
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 ½ tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 4 tablespoons water
- ¼ teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon onion powder OR 1–2 tablespoons finely minced onion
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder OR 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ½ tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ teaspoon dried ginger optional. OR 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- (Skip to step 3 if using dried ingredients, e.g. garlic powder instead of minced garlic)
- In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté minced onion, minced garlic, and grated fresh ginger (if using) in a small amount of water or oil until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
- Add tamari, maple syrup, seasoned rice vinegar, water, and sesame oil to the saucepan. Add onion powder, garlic powder, ginger powder (if using) and red chili flakes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry (½ tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water).
- Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more tamari for saltiness, maple syrup for sweetness, or red chili flakes for heat. Stir in chili paste or Sriracha, if using, for additional heat.
Notes
- Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
Nutrition
Calories: 63kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 761mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 0.5mg
