All Purpose Stir Fry Sauce

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and neutral in flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Potato starch is a cost-effective thickener.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

White sugar is more affordable and widely available.

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a bowl.

Whisk in cornstarch until fully dissolved.

Add water and mix until smooth.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger.

Incorporate brown sugar and black pepper, mixing well.

Add red pepper flakes for heat, if desired.

Finish with honey and lime juice for sweetness and acidity.

Optionally, stir in chopped scallions for freshness.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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