Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce

Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce

12 servings
Cook like Chinese restaurants with this easy stir-fry sauce recipe. Choose any combination of meat and vegetables to make consistently great-tasting homemade stir-fries.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock)

    (or vegetable or mushroom stock; 350ml

  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar)

    (or granulated sugar

  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce)

    (can sub gluten-free soy sauce or tamari

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce)

    (or vegetarian or gluten-free oyster sauce

  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. 1

    In a jar with a tight lid (must hold 2 cups of liquid), combine all of the stir fry sauce ingredients together and shake well.

  2. 2

    This sauce should keep for a few weeks in the refrigerator; all you need to do is measure and pour out what you need for your dish.

Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce

Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce

4.9(145)5 min12 servings

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About this Recipe

Dreaming of homemade stir-fries that taste just like your favorite Chinese restaurant? This easy Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce recipe is your secret weapon, bringing authentic flavors right to your kitchen with just 5 minutes of prep. What makes this recipe truly special is its incredible versatility and consistently delicious results. It's designed to coat your chosen meat and vegetables in a perfectly balanced blend of savory, sweet, and umami, ensuring every bite is flavorful and never bland, just like professional chefs achieve. With this sauce, you can expect a rich, deeply flavored base that transforms simple ingredients into a gourmet meal. The carefully balanced combination of chicken stock, various soy sauces, Shaoxing wine, and sesame oil creates a complex profile that's both familiar and exciting. It's a smooth, well-rounded sauce that provides a harmonious balance, coating your ingredients beautifully without overpowering them. This recipe yields a generous 12 servings, making it perfect for meal prep or feeding a crowd. This Chinese Stir-Fry Sauce is incredibly adaptable to your pantry and dietary needs. You can easily swap chicken stock for vegetable or mushroom stock to adjust the base flavor. For those avoiding gluten, simply use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari and gluten-free oyster sauce. If you're out of brown sugar, granulated sugar works just as well. For a vegetarian option, ensure you use vegetable or mushroom stock and a vegetarian oyster sauce. This versatile sauce is the foundation for countless delicious meals. Simply combine it with your favorite stir-fry ingredients—whether that's tender chicken, succulent shrimp, crispy tofu, or an array of colorful vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers, and snap peas—for an effortless weeknight dinner or a special family feast.

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