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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Stir Fry Sauces

Basic stir fry sauce:

3T dry sherry
2T soy sauce
1t cornstarch
seasoning
Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan
Bring to a full boil for full thickening before adding to stir fry
Alternatively, can be boiled in the wok before mixing in with other stir fry ingredients
Seasonings - pick your fave:

4 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2t ground ginger
1/2t Chinese 5 spice powder
1T hoisin sauce
use your imagination!

Sweet & Sour Sauce

small can pineapple juice plus water to equal 1 1/2C total
1/3C sugar
1/4C vinegar
2T cornstarch
2T soy sauce
1t chicken bouillion granules

Mix all ingredients in a small saucepan
Bring to a full boil for full thickening before adding to stir fry
Alternatively, can be boiled in the wok before mixing in with other stir fry ingredients
Also makes a great dipping sauce for wontons or egg rolls

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