Best 5 Basic Chinese Sauce For Stir Fry Recipes
Stir-fries are a staple of Chinese cuisine, and a delicious and easy way to enjoy a variety of fresh vegetables, proteins, and flavors in one dish. But what really makes a stir-fry sing is the sauce. A good stir-fry sauce should be savory, slightly sweet, and a little bit tangy, with a good balance of flavors and textures. In this article, we'll share a recipe for a basic Chinese stir-fry sauce that you can use with any type of protein or vegetable.
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REAL CHINESE ALL PURPOSE STIR FRY SAUCE
My secret weapon for mid week meals - an All Purposes Chinese Stir Fry Sauce, a versatile base that makes a wonderfully glossy sauce for any stir fry, including stir fried noodles. Store it in the fridge in a jar for when you need it - just make sure to leave sufficient headroom in the jar so you can give it a good shake before using. This makes 1 1/2 cups of sauce which is enough for around 12 servings.
Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats
Time 2m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in a jar and shake to combine. Store in fridge and shake before use.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 18 g, Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Fat 1.7 g, Sodium 504 mg, Sugar 0.9 g, UnsaturatedFat 1.7 g
BASIC STIR FRY SAUCE
This is a good basic sauce. Feel free to add ,perhaps a little lime juice, a pinch of cilantro, some peanut butter? Have fun!
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients except cornstarch in a small bowl or a 2 to 4 cup liquid measuring cup.
- Place the cornstarch in a separate small bowl, and whisk in the mixture from step 1.
- Just before mixing in to vegetables and/or meat, whisk the mixture one more time.
- Add about 2/3 of the way through stir frying.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 46.4, Fat 0.8, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 673, Carbohydrate 7.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.4
ASIAN STIR-FRY SAUCE
This is a handy sauce to keep in the fridge for Asian dishes. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
Provided by aychbee
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine chicken broth, cornstarch, soy sauce, corn syrup, sherry, cider vinegar, garlic, ginger, and cayenne pepper in a 1 1/2-quart jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 1.1 mg, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 720.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
CASHEW CHICKEN STIR FRY
A healthy and delightful one dish meal. Low sodium soy sauce can be used.
Provided by Sweet B
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sprinkle chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- Whisk chicken broth, cornstarch, and 3 teaspoons soy sauce together in a bowl until completely blended.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep frying pan or wok over high heat. Cook and stir chicken in hot oil until cooked through, 6 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken from pan and drain any accumulated liquids.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the frying pan or wok over high heat. Stir fry cabbage, snap peas, asparagus, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and bamboo shoots for 1 minute. Stir in 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 3 minutes.
- Stir chicken into cabbage mixture. Pour chicken broth mixture over chicken mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer until sauce thickens, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to low; add cashews and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Sprinkle with paprika.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 615.1 calories, Carbohydrate 61.8 g, Cholesterol 71.1 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 44.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1224.6 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
BASIC CHINESE SAUCE FOR STIR FRY
After an emergency involving an out of date sauce & relatives coming round for dinner, I spent the next few minutes investigating the contents of my mum's cupboards & then every chinese cookbook we had to find a sauce that I could make in a couple of minutes. In the end, I found that the following ingredients were common to most recipes. If I hadn't been feeding my dad as well, I would have added something from the following - garlic, ginger, spring onion or chili pepper. As it was, I added the sugar instead to richen the sauce. I used the medium-dry sherry that my mum "cooks" with - although the recommended alternative for rice wine appears to be dry sherry.
Provided by Chef Hels
Categories Sauces
Time 7m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix cornflour and water together to form a smooth paste.
- Add everything else to the paste and mix well- it will take a little while for the sugar to dissolve.
- Add to meat and/or veg after stir-frying& heat until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
Tips:
- Soy sauce: Use a good quality soy sauce for the best flavor. Look for one that is naturally brewed and has a deep, rich color.
- Oyster sauce: Oyster sauce adds a savory, umami flavor to the sauce. If you cannot find oyster sauce, you can substitute fish sauce or hoisin sauce.
- Rice vinegar: Rice vinegar adds a subtle acidity to the sauce. If you cannot find rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar or apple cider vinegar.
- Sesame oil: Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to the sauce. It is best to use toasted sesame oil for the most flavor.
- Sugar: Sugar helps to balance out the acidity of the vinegar. You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste.
- Cornstarch: Cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce. You can adjust the amount of cornstarch to achieve the desired consistency.
- Water: Water is used to thin out the sauce. You can adjust the amount of water to achieve the desired consistency.
- Fresh ingredients: Always use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. This includes fresh garlic, ginger, and green onions.
- Taste and adjust: Always taste the sauce before serving and adjust the seasonings to taste.
Conclusion:
This basic Chinese sauce for stir-fry is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used with a variety of stir-fried dishes. It is easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a flavorful and authentic Chinese stir-fry sauce that will impress your family and friends.
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