Asian Essentials The Absolute Best Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

THE BEST STIR FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a jar or bowl. Whisk or shake (with a tight fitting lid on the jar) until fully combined.
• Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• To use stir fry sauce to make stir fry: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok. Add 1 pound of protein (cubed chicken, sliced beef, shrimp, tofu, chickpeas, etc.) and cook until browned and almost cooked through. Transfer the protein to a clean plate. Add 1 more tablespoon of oil and 6 cups of chopped vegetables (broccoli, snow peas, carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, asparagus, etc.) to the pan. Stir fry until crisp-tender. Return your protein to the pan. Add 1 cup of stir fry sauce (this full recipe) and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened, stirring to evenly distribute the sauce. Serve over cooked rice.

ASIAN STIR-FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, corn syrup, sherry, cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a 1 1/2-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.

STIR FRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Place all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. The sauce can be used to stir fry vegetables, meat, fish and noodles.
• To use the sauce, heat the oil in a wok, then add your choice of meat, vegetables or fish. Fry for a minute over a high heat to seal, and then add the stir fry sauce, before continuing to stir-fry for a further four minutes or so until the ingredients are fully cooked. Serve immediately.