3-Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce

This easy 3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a quick and delicious meal. Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry, this sauce is versatile and can be used with any protein or vegetables of your choice.

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• ❤️ Favorite things about this recipe
• 📝 Ingredients you'll need
• 🥣 Before you begin: essential tools
• 🥄 Step by step: instructions
• 👩‍🍳 Variations to make it your own
• 👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips
• 🧺 How to store leftovers
• ⌛ Make Ahead
• 🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with
• 💬 Your questions answered: FAQs
• 📣 Related Recipes
• Enjoy these condiments
• 3 Ingredient Stir Fry Sauce

❤️ Favorite things about this recipe

• You only need simple ingredients, which means that you may not even need to take a trip to the grocery store to make your favorite stir fry recipes. 
• This sauce is the perfect blend of sweet and salty, so it's a great way to get picky eaters to eat their vegetables such as bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli, and so much more. 
• Plus, it's healthier than store-bought stir fry sauces as it doesn't contain any preservatives or additives.

Because this easy stir fry sauce recipe only requires simple pantry ingredients, you can whip up this sweet and savory sauce anytime you have a craving for a delicious vegetable stir fry. 

📝 Ingredients you'll need

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

📋 Ingredient Notes / Variations

• Soy sauce - I like to use regular soy sauce, however, you can also use low sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos, or even gluten-free tamari sauce. 
• Pure maple syrup - Maple syrup is a great sweetener for this recipe. However, you can also use other natural sweeteners such as honey, agave nectar, or even stevia. 
• Cornstarch - This pantry staple is a great way to thicken this homemade sauce. You could also use arrowroot powder if needed.

🥣 Before you begin: essential tools

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• Small bowl or glass jar
• Whisk

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🥄 Step by step: instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

1. In a mason jar, combine the ingredients and shake vigorously until combined.
2. Container method: add the ingredients to a bowl and whisk well until it starts to thicken.

👩‍🍳 Variations to make it your own

• For a little extra flavor to your homemade stir-fry sauce, try adding some fresh garlic or garlic powder. 
• Or, for a touch of heat, you can also add a little bit of red pepper flakes.
• Sesame oil, sesame seeds, green onions, or even white vinegar can be added to the sauce for extra flavor. 
• Brown sugar can also be used as the sweetener for this easy sauce recipe. 
• Grated fresh ginger is another simple ingredient that can add a lot of fresh flavor to this delicious stir fry sauce recipe. 

👍 Let's make the perfect recipe: Amira's tips

• Sometimes the cornstarch will not fully dissolve in the sauce, this is normal, and it will go away when you add the sauce to your stir fry. However, you can also blend it, if you want a completely smooth sauce. 
• This sauce will thicken as it cooks, so it will be on the runny side before it's heated. This is normal.
• If your sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with vegetable broth, chicken stock, or water to get the correct consistency. And, more cornstarch will help thicken it up if it's too thin.

🧺 How to store leftovers

Refrigerate - Store leftover stir fry sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Make sure that you give this simple sauce a good shake before you use it. 

Freeze - You can also freeze the sauce in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to three months. Thaw in the fridge for a couple of hours before using.

Reheat - The best way to reheat the sauce is by just adding it to a stir fry while it is cooking. This will warm it up. However, if you plan to use it as a dipping sauce, you can reheat it over low heat on the stovetop until warm, or in the microwave for about 30 seconds. 

⌛ Make Ahead

​Since this sauce stores well in the fridge, it's great to make ahead for meal prep. Whip up a large batch of this homemade stir fry sauce at the beginning of the week, and keep it cool in the fridge until you are ready to use it. 

🍽️ Perfect pairings: what to serve with

Whenever we have Asian dishes for our meal, I like to serve these Low Carb Chicken Lettuce Wraps as an easy appetizer. We also always like to pair this easy meal with a side dish like white rice or an Instant Pot Basmati recipe. I don't know about you, but I like to end like a chicken stir fry with a sweet treat such as this Dr Pepper Brownies. 

💬 Your questions answered: FAQs

📣 Related Recipes

• Skip the expensive meals at Chinese restaurants and make this Panda Express Mushroom Chicken recipe instead. Your family will love this easy recipe.
• This Panda Express Sweetfire Chicken Breast is another one of my favorite easy recipes to make when I need a quick meal for our family on a busy night.   
• These Honey Garlic Steak Bites are another great meal idea when you are craving something Asian-inspired yet also easy to make. 
• If you are looking for a sweet and sour beverage to enjoy with your meal then give this Tamarind Juice a try, it pairs well with both Mediterranean and Asian dishes. 

Enjoy these condiments

• This amazingly easy Bang Bang sauce is sweet, spicy and so creamy. It is a flavorful sauce that adds a delicious kick to any appetizer you have.
• Restaurant-quality Honey Balsamic Glaze enhances almost everything. This is so simple to make—it only needs two ingredients—and goes well with salads, roasted veggies, chicken, and so much more.

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