Stir-Fry Sauce 🥢
Description: This delectable stir-fry sauce, adapted from a beloved Mollie Katzen “Moosewood Cookbook” recipe, is the perfect companion for your stir-fried vegetables, adding an explosion of flavor to every bite. Whether you’re a vegetarian or a chicken aficionado, this sauce will elevate your dish to new heights. Brace yourself for a burst of garlic goodness, as this sauce packs a punch with its robust flavor, intensified by the minimal cooking required.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 cup water
- 1-3 tablespoons ginger, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sherry wine
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 95.6
- Fat Content: 1.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 1009.9mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 12.7g
- Fiber Content: 0.3g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 2.1g
Cooking Time:
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 3 minutes
- Total Time: 13 minutes
Instructions:
| Step | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Combine all ingredients except cornstarch in a bowl. |
| 2 | In a separate bowl, place cornstarch and slowly whisk in the mixture until desired consistency is achieved. |
| 3 | Once your stir-fried vegetables are ready, pour the sauce over them and stir from the bottom, maintaining high heat. |
| 4 | Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes until it thickens, ensuring all the flavors meld together perfectly. |
Tips:
- Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference, but be mindful that the sauce’s potency intensifies as it cooks.
- For a gluten-free option, swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.
- Experiment with different vegetables and proteins to create endless stir-fry variations.
Enjoy the tantalizing flavors of this stir-fry sauce as it transforms your simple vegetables into a culinary masterpiece! 🌟
