This Simple Stir Fry Sauce is exactly what you need to make a quick and easy stir fry, any night of the week. Made with just 9 ingredients, it’s the perfect balance of savory, tangy, and sweet, with just a little kick. Watch it instantly thicken in the skillet, coating your favorite veggies and protein into an epic homemade stir fry in minutes.
The BEST Stir Fry Sauce
When I don’t know what to have for dinner, odds are I will end up making a stir fry. Most of the time I have all of the ingredients on hand. You can use up whatever veggies or proteins are in the fridge… all you need is a sauce to bring it all together.
And while store-bought sauce can be convenient, making a homemade stir fry sauce is much easier than you might realize. I always keep a batch of this sauce in the fridge for those last-minute stir-fry dinners! It takes just a few minutes, uses 9 pantry staple ingredients, and tastes way better than anything from a jar.
It’s one of those all-purpose sauces that’s bold enough in flavor yet versatile enough to use with everything from a hearty Ground Beef Stir Fry to a Shrimp and Broccoli Stir Fry. Whatever you have in the fridge, this easy sauce can pair with it!
Stir Fry Sauce Ingredients
Soy Sauce: The savory base of the sauce! You can also use tamari or coconut aminos if you need to keep this stir-fry sauce gluten-free.
Low-Sodium Broth: I like using broth to dilute the soy sauce, so the stir fry sauce isn’t too salty. Either chicken broth or vegetable broth work!
Sesame Oil: For a delicious depth of aromatic flavor that tastes just like your favorite restaurant.
Rice Vinegar: This mild vinegar balances the sauce with a slightly sweet tang.
Garlic and Ginger: Fresh is always best! Grate or crush them into the sauce so you don’t end up with big chunks.
Honey or Maple Syrup: A little sweetness balances out all the savory flavors and the sugars lightly caramelize in the skillet, giving the stir fry even more depth of flavor.
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: I love a little touch of heat, but you can skip it if that’s not your thing!
Cornstarch: An absolute must! Cornstarch helps thicken the sauce as it cooks, so it can evenly coat all the veggies and protein in your stir fry. Without it, the sauce can be too watery or loose.
How to Make Stir Fry Sauce at Home
You can have an amazing stir fry sauce ready to go with just a little measuring, minimal chopping, and zero heating. Just whisk or shake all the ingredients together and use right away, or store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Ways to Use
Any good stir fry needs a savory-sweet sauce. Two of my go-to weeknight stir fry recipes are my Ground Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry (ready in 20 minutes!) and Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry (ready in 10 minutes!). If you have your sauce prepped and ready to go, dinner is even faster.
I also like serving this stir fry sauce with Crispy Orange Tofu, grilled shrimp, dumplings, or pot stickers. It’s like a fancy soy sauce, perfect for dipping!
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Easy 9-Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 batch 1x
- Category: Condiments
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Asian Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
This Simple Stir Fry Sauce is exactly what you need to make a quick and easy stir fry at home. My recipe is slightly sweet, savory, tangy, and subtly spicy for just a little kick but you can adjust the ingredients to your liking. Once you know how to make this all-purpose sauce you’ll be able to get an easy stir fry on the table in minutes!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced, grated, or crushed
- 2 teaspoons ginger, grated or crushed
- 1–2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add all of the stir fry sauce ingredients to a small mixing bowl or mason jar. Whisk or shake the ingredients until well combined.
Notes
You can store this simple stir fry sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. I love to use a mason jar with a lid for storage. Then, just give it a good shake before using.
Recipe by: Ashlea Carver / All the Healthy Things | Photography by: Eat Love Eat
