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3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce

3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce

  • Author: Mary
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 1/4 cup sauce, enough for 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Can be made Gluten Free with tamari instead of soy sauce

Description

This easy and flavorful 3-Ingredient Stir-Fry Sauce is the perfect quick kitchen staple to elevate any stir-fry dish. Combining soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil, this sauce delivers a balanced umami, sweetness, and nutty aroma. Ideal for busy weeknights, it’s versatile, customizable, and made with simple, clean ingredients to bring restaurant-quality flavor without the fuss.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Instructions

  1. Measure Your Ingredients: Start by gathering equal parts soy sauce and hoisin sauce, and a smaller amount of sesame oil—typically 2 tablespoons each of soy sauce and hoisin sauce, and 1 tablespoon of sesame oil works well.
  2. Combine and Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sesame oil until fully blended, creating a smooth and glossy mixture.
  3. Add to Your Stir-Fry: Pour the sauce into your hot stir-fried vegetables, protein, or noodles during the last few minutes of cooking, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
  4. Adjust As Needed: Taste your dish and tweak the sauce if you want more saltiness, sweetness, or nuttiness by adding a bit more soy sauce, hoisin sauce, or sesame oil.

Notes

  • Balance Flavors: Taste the sauce before adding to your stir-fry to ensure the soy and hoisin are balanced.
  • Use Fresh Sesame Oil: Fresh oil has a much stronger aroma, so don’t substitute with old sesame oil from the back of the cupboard.
  • Heat Control: Add the sauce near the end of cooking to preserve its flavors and prevent overpowering the dish.
  • Soy Sauce Type: Low sodium soy sauce is a great option if you want to keep salt levels in check.
  • Pre-Mix and Store: Make extra sauce ahead and store it in the fridge for up to a week to save time on your next meal.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: No-Cook / Stir-Fry Addition
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
  • Calories: 25
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: stir-fry sauce, easy sauce, 3-ingredient sauce, quick stir-fry, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, homemade sauce

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