Simple Vietnamese Stir Fry Sauce (Nước Sốt Xào)

I like to fill my refrigerator with fresh vegetables so I feel like I’m eating healthy. However, more often than not, I find myself with quite a bit of leftover vegetables in the fridge by the end of the week. To quickly use them up, I toss all the remaining vegetables in a stir fry.

Below is a very basic stir fry sauce recipe that you can use with your favorite stir fry. No need to head to the store and buy the sauce. Simply make your own with items from your pantry.

Simple Vietnamese Stir Fry Sauce (Nước Sốt Xào)

Stir fry is one of my favorite easy meals because you can quick cook up both protein and vegetable all in one pan. They are healthy and versatile. Use whatever you have on hand. In the video above, I’m doing a simple vegetable stir fry with carrots and shittake mushrooms.

To start your stir-fry, heat up vegetable oil in a skillet or large wok. Toss in onions and garlic and lightly brown them to bring out their aroma. Next, toss in your vegetables starting with the thickest ones first. To evenly cook the vegetables without burning, add a bit of water and cover the skillet/wok to steam. You can alternatively blanch all your vegetables first, especially the green vegetables to bring out its vibrant color. Add your stir fry sauce and gently cook until all vegetables are tender. Garnish with scallions and serve as a side dish to steamed rice. Simple, delicious and filling. Happy cooking!

Stir Fried Shiitake Mushroom & Carrot

Stir Fried Shiitake Mushroom & Carrot

Simple Vietnamese Stir Fry Sauce (Nước Sốt Xào)

Simple Vietnamese Stir Fry Sauce (Nuoc Sot Xao)

Makes about 1/3 cup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 tablespoon tapioca starch or cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the slurry: In a small bowl, mix cold water and starch until completely dissolved.
2. In a small bowl, combine slurry, oyster sauce, sugar and sesame oil. When ready to use in a stir-fry, give it a final mix as starch will settle on the bottom.