Thick Stir Fry Sauce

By AzWench

The idea behind stir frying is a simple one. You quickly toss fresh ingredients in a small amount of super-hot oil in a wok or frying pan. Stir fried veggies end up retaining a perfect soft crunch, and meat gets a quick sear without drying out. The limited time the ingredients spend in the wok means that using an already mixed stir fry sauce will add a ton of flavor in a short amount of time. Give it a shake and a tumble in the wok. Then you’ll be ready to plate up and move on to the other elements of your meal.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon ground white or black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Preparation

Step 1

1. Combine ingredients in a jar and shake well. Generally, the cooking ratio is about ½ cup stir fry sauce per 5-6 cups of ingredients (tofu, veggies, beef, noodles etc). You can store this stir fry sauce in the fridge for about a week. Shake the container well before using each time.