Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Stir Fry Sauce

Total time10 min

Prep time5 min

Cook time5 min

Mediterranean Diet Friendly Vegan Stir Fry Sauce

This bold, glossy sauce comes together in minutes with fresh ginger, minced garlic, and a hit of toasted sesame oil for real depth of flavor. A splash of rice vinegar and a touch of maple syrup balance out the savory base, while a quick cornstarch slurry gives it that perfect spoon-coating thickness. Red pepper flakes bring a gentle kick if you want it, but the sauce is just as good mellow and rounded. Whisked together and simmered briefly on the stovetop, it's the kind of versatile staple you'll want ready for weeknight vegetables, grains, or noodles. With its emphasis on fresh aromatics, plant-based ingredients, and good olive-oil-adjacent cooking staples, it's a smart, flavorful addition to a Mediterranean-style kitchen.

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Ingredients

4 servings

¼ cup tamari
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
Chef's tip
Use the same amount; honey is a little thicker and slightly sweeter.
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 tbsp cornstarch
Chef's tip
For thickening, use about 1 1/3 times as much tapioca flour, stirred into a spoonful of cold water first; take the pan off the heat soon after it thickens.
2 tbsp water
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

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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