Chinese Garlic Sauce for Stir-Fries
A simple homemade Chinese garlic sauce offers an authentic takeout flavor, perfect for enhancing various stir-fry dishes.
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Instructions
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In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 teaspoons rice wine or sherry, 1/2 teaspoon chile sauce, and 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil.
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In a separate small bowl, dissolve 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water.
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Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3-4 finely chopped garlic cloves and cook, stirring for 30 seconds until aromatic.
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Stir the soy sauce mixture, add to the saucepan, and bring to a boil while stirring for one minute.
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Re-stir the cornstarch mixture, add to the sauce, and stir until thickened.
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Serve the sauce with stir-fries.