5-minute Vegan Stir Fry Sauce
This flavor-packed, umami vegan stir-fry sauce will elevate any stir-fry! All you need is 5 minutes and a few pantry ingredients to make this versatile seasoning.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 31kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari/shoyu (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sugar (any granulated sweetener will work)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes optional
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
Instructions
- Mix vegetable broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, sugar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a mason jar or bowl.¾ cup vegetable broth , ¼ cup soy sauce , 1 tablespoon cornstarch , 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- Heat ½ tablespoon of oil in a non-stick skillet, and saute garlic and ginger until fragrant.3 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- Add in the wet mixture. Bring the sauce to a boil, and lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until sauce is thick and glossy.
- Let it cool to room temperature. Use vegan stir-fry sauce immediately, or transfer it to a mason jar for storage.
Notes
Helpful tips
- Customize the recipe - The stir-fry sauce is very forgiving, so you don't have to follow the recipe exactly. Make sure to use soy sauce or tamari, some type of vinegar for tanginess, a sweetener of choice, and aromatics like ginger and garlic.
- Make a larger batch - It is a convenient condiment to have on hand that goes well with almost anything! A jar in the fridge will save you tons of time in the kitchen.
Nutrition
Calories: 31kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 600mg | Sugar: 2.4g
