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spoon in pan of chinese garlic sauce
Servings: 2 cups

Chinese Garlic Sauce Recipe

4.63 from 8 votes
With deep umami flavors, this EASY Chinese Garlic Sauce (or Brown Stir Fry Sauce) is perfect for recreating Chinese takeout at home!
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or canola oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh garlic minced or pressed
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or minced
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1/3 cup rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 heaping tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. When hot, add the garlic, ginger and crushed red peppers. Cook until fragrant, but before browning.
  • Stir in the soy sauce, broth, wine, sugar and sesame oil until sugar dissolves. Reduce to low heat.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the water and cornstarch, add to the garlic sauce, whisking over low heat until it starts to bubble and turns glossy.
  • Remove from the heat and use in a stir fry or as a dipping sauce.
  • If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or star ratings.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.04g, Sodium: 2340mg, Potassium: 366mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 18g, Vitamin A: 297IU, Vitamin C: 3mg, Calcium: 59mg, Iron: 1mg
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chinese garlic sauce