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3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce

3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce

This 3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce is a quick, versatile, and flavorful sauce made from soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and rice vinegar. Perfect for elevating any veggie, protein, or noodle stir-fry, it balances salty, sweet, and tangy notes for a mouthwatering result with minimal effort and pantry staples.

  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: Enough sauce for 3-4 servings

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
  • 1/4 cup honey or brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar

Instructions

  1. Measure Your Ingredients: Gather equal parts soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), and rice vinegar. A typical starting amount is 1/4 cup of each to make enough sauce for about 3-4 servings.
  2. Whisk Together: Combine the soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and rice vinegar in a small bowl or jar. Whisk vigorously until the honey or sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is smooth and well blended.
  3. Add to Your Stir-Fry: When your vegetables and protein are nearly cooked, pour the sauce evenly over the pan. Toss quickly to coat all ingredients and let cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the stir-fry.

Notes

  • Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or sugar to match your taste or the natural sweetness of your stir-fry ingredients.
  • Use fresh rice vinegar for the clearest and brightest flavor; avoid old or cloudy vinegar.
  • Add the sauce near the end of cooking to prevent burning or bitterness.
  • For thicker sauce, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with water and stir it into the sauce while cooking.
  • Add extras like minced garlic, sriracha, or toasted sesame oil for customized flavor variations.
  • Garnish with sliced scallions, toasted sesame seeds, or chopped peanuts for texture and color.
  • Store sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Author: Lina
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Stir-Frying
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Gluten Free (when using tamari or gluten-free soy sauce)

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 35
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: stir-fry sauce, easy sauce, quick dinner sauce, 3-ingredient sauce, gluten-free stir-fry sauce, versatile sauce, weeknight meal, Asian sauce