The Only Sauce You Need For All Your Stir Fry Recipes | Chinese Brown Sauce Recipe

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds sweetness with a different flavor profile.

hoisin sauce

🥗Healthier: miso paste

💰Cheaper: soy sauce + sugar

Miso offers umami without added sugars.

Grate garlic and ginger, and chop shallots.

Measure 1 cup of soy sauce and 2 cups of water.

Add 1/2 cup of honey to the mixture.

Add 1 teaspoon of rice wine vinegar and 1 teaspoon of sesame oil.

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and allow to sit in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

When ready to use, you can leave the sauce chunky or smooth.

If you want to thicken the sauce, add cornstarch and cook until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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