Description
A quick and versatile stir fry sauce that combines savory soy sauce, oyster sauce, and aromatic garlic and ginger, thickened with cornstarch to perfectly coat your favorite vegetables, noodles, meat, or seafood for a delicious meal in minutes.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Simmer the Sauce: Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Use Immediately: Remove the sauce from heat. It is now ready to be poured over your favorite stir fry vegetables, noodles, meat, or seafood to enhance the flavors.
- Store for Later Use: Alternatively, allow the sauce to cool completely and transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week for convenient use in future meals.
Notes
- This sauce can be used as a marinade or finishing sauce for various stir fry dishes.
- Adjust the thickness by varying the cooking time; longer simmering will result in a thicker sauce.
- For a gluten-free option, replace soy sauce with tamari.
- Oyster sauce can be substituted with mushroom oyster sauce for a vegetarian variation.
- Store leftover sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and stir well before using.
