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Heather's Stir-Fry Sauce
Heather's Stir-Fry Sauce · ready in 8 min · 4 servings · 70 kcal per serving · very easy · 5 ingredients
A glossy, savory-sweet sauce that coats stir fried vegetables and proteins with rich umami flavor, thickening beautifully for a restaurant-style finish.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 3 min
- Total
- 8 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 70
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 8 gCornstarch
- 120 gWater
- 60 gSoy sauce
- 15 gVinegar
- 25 gSugar
Equipment
stovetop, mixing bowl, skillet, whisk, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Mix sauce base
Gather a mixing bowl and whisk, then whisk cornstarch, water, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar until completely smooth. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth, lump-free mixture
- Add sauce to pan
Add the prepared sauce to your hot stir-fry in the pan over medium heat, stirring constantly to coat everything evenly. · 1 min
What to look for: sauce begins to bubble
- Simmer and serve
Simmer the sauce gently while stirring until it thickens, then remove from heat and serve immediately. · 2 min
What to look for: glossy, thickened sauce
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 70 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| of which sugars | 10 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| of which saturated | 0 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
Nutri-ScoreD
Allergens
Contains: soybeans, gluten, soy
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 5 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Cornstarch
- arrowroot starch: Creates a glossy sauce and thickens quickly at lower heat.
- potato starch: Mix well with cold liquid to avoid clumping.
Water
- vegetable broth: Adds light savory depth to the sauce.
Soy sauce
- tamari: Slightly richer and less sharp than standard soy sauce.
- coconut aminos: Sweeter and less salty, increase slightly and adjust sugar.
Vinegar
- rice vinegar: Milder acidity that suits Asian-style sauces.
- apple cider vinegar: Adds fruitier tang to the sauce.
Sugar
- brown sugar: Adds a touch of caramel depth.
- maple syrup: Slightly thinner, reduce liquid slightly.
