Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp water (for cornstarch)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables and proteins of choice.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, dissolve cornstarch in water; then add to the sauce mixture and mix until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust flavors as desired by adding more brown sugar for sweetness or red pepper flakes for heat.
- Pour the sauce into a hot skillet along with your cooked proteins and vegetables; let it simmer for a few minutes until thickened.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg