All-Purpose Stir-Fry Sauce (Brown Garlic Sauce)

Step 1

In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. (See note in intro about the soy sauce).

Step 2

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.

Step 3

Heat a pan over high heat; add the cooking oil, swirling to coat; add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.

Step 4

Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute.

Step 6

Add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.