CHINESE COOKING 101. Part 3 All purpose Chinese sauce and aromatics to season ALL your stir fries.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt water is a basic alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tang with added health benefits.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: plum sauce

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Plum sauce is a lower-calorie alternative.

Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl until combined.

Dissolve cornstarch in water in a separate bowl until smooth.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the soy sauce mixture and stir well.

Incorporate sugar and chili sauce into the mixture and mix until dissolved.

Gradually stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce.

Add chopped scallions and black pepper, stirring to combine.

Cooking Techniques

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