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asian essentials: awesome stir-fry/dipping sauce

Andy59 avatar
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
@Andy59
Wichita, KS

This is one of my go-to Asian sauces for using in a stir-fry, or as a dipping sauce. It has a pleasant sweetness to it, that is balanced by the vinegar and lemon juice. The Sriracha sauce gives it a bit of heat, and you can adjust that to your own personal taste. Use it with chicken, pork, beef, or just drizzle some over a pile of freshly-cooked rice. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

yield serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For asian essentials: awesome stir-fry/dipping sauce

  • PLAN/PURCHASE
  • 2 Tbsp
    coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbsp
    tamari sauce
  • 2 Tbsp
    rice wine vinegar, non-flavored
  • 1 Tbsp
    lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1 Tbsp
    sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    freshly grated ginger or 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
  • 1 tsp
    sriracha sauce, or to taste
  • 1/2 md
    orange, juice, and zest
  • 2 clove
    garlic, finely grated
  • ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch or arrowroot powder

How To Make asian essentials: awesome stir-fry/dipping sauce

  • 1
    PREP/PREPARE
  • 2
    Zest the orange before squeezing it. You should have about 1 tablespoon of zest, and 2 – 3 tablespoons of juice.
  • 3
    When it comes to the sriracha sauce, I would start with one teaspoon, and then add more, until you achieve your desired heat level.
  • 4
    If you do not have Sriracha sauce, you could substitute chili sauce, or you could leave it out altogether.
  • 5
    Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
  • 6
    Add the ingredients to a saucepan over medium-low heat.
  • 7
    Stir until it comes up to a light simmer.
  • 8
    Allow to simmer for about 2 minutes, then remove from the heat, and allow to cool naturally.
  • 9
    Once cooled, add the cornstarch, or arrowroot powder, and whisk to combine.
  • 10
    Store in the fridge, using a tightly-sealed non-reactive container, until ready to use.
  • 11
    If you are using as a dipping sauce, heat it up until it begins to thicken. If you are using it in a stir fry, it will thicken as the sauce cooks.
  • 12
    PLATE/PRESENT
  • So yummy
    13
    Use in any recipe that calls for an Asian stir-fry sauce, or dipping sauce. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    14
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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