Rockin Asian Stir-Fry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh ginger
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 bunch scallions (white and green parts), chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 6 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3/4 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup reduced-sugar ketchup, such as Heinz
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Heat a large nonstick saute pan over high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the sesame oil.
- Add the ginger, garlic, and scallions, and saute, stirring often, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place the cornstarch in a medium bowl.
- Add the soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, and ketchup, and whisk to blend.
- Whisk the cornstarch mixture into the saute pan and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, if desired.
- Store the sauce in a covered container in refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Fat: 1g (before), 0.5g (after)
- Calories: 25 (before), 12 (after)
- Protein: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Fiber: 0g
- Sodium: 233mg
sesame oil, fresh ginger, garlic, scallions, cornstarch, soy sauce, lowfat, rice vinegar, sugar, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/rockin-asian-stir-fry-sauce-375006 (may not work)