Simple Stir Fry Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Simple Stir Fry Sauce—a quick, versatile recipe packed with bold, umami-rich flavors! Combining soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce for a perfect balance of savory and slightly sweet notes, this sauce gets an aromatic boost from fresh garlic and ginger. A touch of honey adds subtle sweetness, while sesame oil and rice vinegar lend depth and tang. Thickened with cornstarch and water for that restaurant-quality texture, this sauce comes together in just 10 minutes and can be customized with a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for extra heat. Perfect for drizzling over veggies, chicken, beef, or tofu, this homemade stir fry sauce is your go-to for quick, delicious meals on busy nights. Simple to prepare and ideal for meal prep, this recipe is a must-have for every kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 50/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon Hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 3 tablespoons Water
• 0.25 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and honey until well combined.

Step 2

Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the sauce mixture and stir thoroughly.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, combine the cornstarch and water. Mix until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to create a slurry.

Step 4

Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce mixture until evenly combined.

Step 5

If desired, add crushed red pepper flakes for a hint of spice.

Step 6

Heat the stir fry sauce in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 7

Use immediately by adding it to your stir fry dish, or allow it to cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(201.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	289.7

Total Fat 14.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.2g
Cholesterol 0.5mg	0%
Sodium 2865.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 35.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g	0%
Total Sugars 22.0g
Protein 6.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 45.5mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 253.4mg	0%

*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: 44.5%

Protein: 8.0%

Carbs: 47.5%