Date and Soy Stir-Fry Sauce
I always have this sauce on hand. With this sauce, some cooked rice or pasta, and a package of frozen vegetables, I can have dinner ready in less than 15 minutes. Even if I do have to make this easy sauce, I can prepare dinner in less than 30 minutes.
Prep: 5 mins
Yield: 2 cups
Adapted from The China Study Quick and Easy Cookbook by Chef Del (BenBella Books, 2015).
Ingredients
Ingredients
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari, or to taste
- 1½ cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- ¼ cup pitted Medjool dates, or to taste
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 Tbsp fresh grated garlic
- 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder whisked with 2 Tbsp cold water
Instructions
Instructions
- 1. Combine everything but the arrowroot powder in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes or until the dates are softened.
- 2. Add the arrowroot powder mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds.
- 3. Transfer the sauce to a blender and purée until smooth.
- 4. Store refrigerated for up to 10 days.
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