GERD Friendly Vegan Stir Fry Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

This glossy stir fry sauce comes together in one small saucepan, built on a savory tamari base balanced with a touch of maple syrup and toasted sesame oil for depth. Fresh grated ginger adds warmth and a gentle, soothing bite that plays well with sensitive stomachs, while a simple cornstarch slurry gives the sauce that smooth, spoon-coating finish stir fry lovers crave. It whisks together in minutes and thickens on the stovetop with almost no hands-on effort, making it an easy weeknight staple. Toss it with your favorite vegetables and noodles or rice for a mild, well-rounded sauce that still delivers plenty of flavor. It's a solid pick for a GERD friendly kitchen, letting you enjoy a takeout-style dinner without the usual heaviness or heat.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup tamari
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
Chef's tip
Swap it in for an equal amount of the oil or butter the recipe cooks with - do not add it on top of the existing fat.
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
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Instructions

1
In a small bowl, whisk together the tamari, rice vinegar, maple syrup, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes (if using) until combined.
2
In a separate small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and water together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved with no lumps.

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