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Vegan stir fry sauce with garlic and ginger in a small glass jar

Vegan Stir Fry Sauce (Oil-Free)

A flavorful stir fry sauce with fresh garlic and ginger! Use it to get creative with your favorite stir fry combinations or whatever's in season.
AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:5 minutes
Total Time:5 minutes
CourseSauce
CuisineAsian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1-2 tsp. ginger (freshly grated)
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot (more for thicker sauce)

Optional add-ins:

  • 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 1-2 Tbsp. chives or green onions
  • 1 tsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and whisk to combine. (Or add to a jar, seal lid, and shake.)
  • Using in stir-fry: Cook veggies (or protein of choice) until crisp-tender. Re-stir the sauce and pour in the pan. Toss to combine and simmer over medium-high heat for a few minutes until thickened. Serve over cooked rice or noodles.

Notes

Yield: Recipe makes just over 1 cup sauce. I find this matches about 8-10 cups raw vegetables, which is a large stir fry with about 4-5 servings. Adjust sauce amount accordingly for smaller or bigger batches.
Customizing: Use more/less of the flavors you enjoy. For a spicy version, add red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste.
Storing: Store sauce in a sealed jar or airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
For gluten-free: Use tamari and a GF hoisin sauce if using. (I use San-J brand hoisin.)

Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 41 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 0.03 g | Saturated Fat: 0.01 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003 g | Potassium: 50 mg | Fiber: 0.2 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 84 IU | Vitamin C: 0.5 mg | Calcium: 11 mg | Iron: 0.4 mg