Kittencal's Chinese Stir Fry Sauce
Elevate your homemade Asian-inspired dishes with Kittencal’s Chinese Stir Fry Sauce, a versatile and flavor-packed addition to your culinary repertoire. This quick and easy recipe combines the umami-rich depth of soy sauce, hoisin, and oyster sauce with the aromatic duo of garlic and ginger, while a hint of sesame oil and rice vinegar adds a delightful balance of nutty and tangy notes. Thickened to perfection with cornstarch, this velvety sauce clings beautifully to stir-fried meats and vegetables, transforming your favorite ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this sauce can be made ahead and stored, ensuring you always have a savory, slightly sweet, and irresistibly tasty stir-fry solution ready to go. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a cooking beginner, this recipe is your secret weapon for authentic Chinese-style cuisine at home!
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Ingredients
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 0.25 teaspoon white pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, water, brown sugar, cornstarch, hoisin sauce, and oyster sauce until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
Step 2
Add in sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and white pepper. Stir to combine thoroughly.
Step 3
Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and place over medium heat.
Step 4
Cook the sauce, stirring continuously, until it begins to thicken. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
Step 5
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Step 6
Use immediately in your stir-fry or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (322.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 342.4 |
| Total Fat 15.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 6.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5313.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 22.5g | |
| Protein 12.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 72.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 511.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories