Stir Fry Sauce Recipe (2024)

Published: May 9, 2017 · Modified: Mar 12, 2024 by Tonia Larson

This Stir Fry Sauce recipe can be used for vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp,and pork. It is super easy to make and totally adaptable.

One of the easiest meals to make is stir fryand using a stir fry sauce makes it even easier because it has all of the seasonings you need.

Tonia’s Notes

While in Florida with my mom and sisters, one of the meals weshared was a simple stir fry. We used bottled stir-fry sauce, and our meal was delicious!

I decided to make my own stir-fry sauce recipe and found that it was really easy to make and so delicious!

I love that you can use whatever meat you have. Chicken, beef, shrimp,and pork all work really well. Or skip the meat for an all vegetable option.

Grab some veggies, fresh or frozen, depending on what you prefer. Try using cauliflower, carrots, broccoli, snow peas, peppers, onions, corn, beans, and mushrooms. It’s a great way to use up extra vegetables. You can eat the stir fry with just the meat and vegetables or serve it over rice or noodles.

Stir Fry Sauce Recipe

Step One: Soy Sauce Mixture

Start by mixing together the soy sauce, chicken broth, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, sesame seed oil, and black pepper so that it is ready to add to the saucepan once the ginger and garlic are ready.

I chose to use barbecue sauce in this stir-fry sauce because I always have it on hand, but an equal amount of hoisin sauce can be used instead.

Step Two: Cornstarch Mixture

The thickener in this stir fry sauce recipe is cornstarch, but you can’t just add the cornstarch to the hot, boiling sauce since it will clump together.

To prevent this from happening, mix the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl so that it is ready to use when you need it.

Step Three: Garlic and Ginger

Now, it’s time to start cooking the sauce. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and ground ginger and cook it for 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly.

Step Four: Liquids

Next, add the soy sauce mixture. Whisk in the mixture and cook over medium heat until it starts to boil.

Step Five: Add Cornstarch Mixture

Finally, add the cornstarch/water mixture to thicken the sauce. Be sure to add the mixture slowly while whisking constantly to prevent clumping. Cook until the sauce has thickened.

Make Ahead and Storage

• Make Ahead: You can use the sauce right away or make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge.
• Fridge: Allow the stir fry sauce to cool and then transfer it to an airtight container or jar with a lid. Store it in the fridge for up to two weeks.
• Freezer: Store the cool sauce in a freezer-safe airtight container for up to three months.

How To Use Stir Fry Sauce

You can use this stir fry sauce for vegetables, chicken, beef, shrimp, or pork.

• For one pound of chicken, use about two tablespoons of stir fry sauce. See my chicken stir fry recipe here.
• Use 1/4 cup for five cups of stir fry veggies.
• Try serving your stir fry with white rice, brown rice, fried rice, cauliflower rice, Chinese noodles, angel hair pasta, zucchini noodles, or quinoa.

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