Gluten-Free Stir Fry Sauce
A quick and easy gluten-free stir-fry sauce, ready in just 5 minutes. Packed with bold flavors, this versatile sauce transforms your favorite stir-fried meats and veggies into a delicious, Asian-inspired meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup gluten-free tamari
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional, for spice
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, broth, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Add the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir to combine.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or use immediately in your stir fry.
- If using immediately, add the sauce directly to your stir fry during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the stir fry.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, use slightly more cornstarch or reduce the liquid. For a thinner sauce, add a bit more broth or water.
- Stir fry sauces need a balance of salty, sweet, sour, and umami. Adjust ingredients like soy sauce, vinegar, sweetener, or chili flakes to suit your preference.
- Use the sauce to marinate chicken, beef, or tofu in a small portion of the sauce for 15–20 minutes before stir-frying. This builds layers of flavor in your dish.
- Add some peanut butter or tahini to the sauce for a creamy, nutty twist.
- Store unused sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Stir well before using.
- You can freeze the sauce for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 67kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 867mg | Potassium: 44mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 37IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.4mg