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Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry Sauce Everyone Will Ask You To Make Again

Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry Sauce Everyone Will Ask You To Make Again

A savory and versatile stir fry sauce that transforms any vegetable dish into an authentic Chinese restaurant-quality meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 65

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. In a small separate bowl, mix cornstarch with vegetable broth until smooth and no lumps remain. This will help thicken the sauce.
  3. Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce base and whisk thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
  4. Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add a teaspoon of oil, then stir fry the minced ginger and garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the hot wok with the aromatics. Stir constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
  6. Continue cooking and stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. It should coat the back of a spoon.
  7. Add your stir-fried vegetables to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately over rice or noodles while hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 65kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 2gFat: 2gSodium: 890mg

Notes

For best results, prepare all ingredients before you start cooking as stir frying moves quickly. The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. If the sauce becomes too thick when reheating, simply add a tablespoon of water or broth to thin it out. For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of chili garlic sauce.

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