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Arrowroot stir-fry sauce

A glossy ginger-soy finishing sauce for cooked vegetables.

Prep 5 minCook 5 minServes 4Easy

Gather your ingredients Let’s make it ↓

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Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.

GET EVERYTHING READY

Everything you’ll need.

For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.

For the recipeLow-sodium vegetable broth1/2 cup (120 ml)
For the recipeLow-sodium soy sauce2 tbsp (30 ml)
For the recipeMaple syrup2 tsp (10 ml)
For the recipeFresh ginger, grated1 tsp
For the recipeGarlic, finely grated1 clove
For the recipeArrowroot powder2 tsp (5 g)SPICE MAGICArrowroot PowderView this spice →
For the recipeCold water2 tbsp (30 ml)
For the recipeToasted sesame oil1 tsp (5 ml)

Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.

What equipment do I need?

Small stainless-steel saucepan, whisk.

The recipe at a glance.

See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.

STEP 1Mix the slurry1 min
STEP 2Heat aromatics3 min
STEP 3Glaze30–60 sec
STEP 4Finish1 min

FOLLOW ALONG

4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

Illustrative preparation stage 1
STEP 1 / 41 min
Mix the slurry
No heat
Have ready
Arrowroot powder, Cold water
1. Stir arrowroot into cold water in a cup.
◎ What to look for
Slurry is smooth and pourable.
Next: Heat aromatics ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 2
STEP 2 / 43 min
Heat aromatics
Medium-low
Have ready
Low-sodium vegetable broth, Low-sodium soy sauce, Maple syrup, Fresh ginger, grated, Garlic, finely grated
1. Combine broth, soy sauce, maple syrup, ginger and garlic in a saucepan; simmer gently.
◎ What to look for
Garlic loses its raw aroma.
SPICE MAGICArrowroot PowderView this spice →Next: Glaze ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 3
STEP 3 / 430–60 sec
Glaze
Low, then off
Have ready
Nothing new
1. Re-stir slurry and whisk into hot sauce; remove from heat as soon as glossy.
◎ What to look for
Sauce lightly coats a spoon.
Next: Finish ↓
Illustrative preparation stage 4
STEP 4 / 41 min
Finish
Off heat
Have ready
Toasted sesame oil
1. Stir in sesame oil and use immediately over separately cooked vegetables.
◎ What to look for
Sauce pours in a thin, glossy ribbon.

AT THE TABLE

A few good things alongside.

Steamed rice

Grilled zucchini

Roasted carrots

AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.

A few things worth knowing.

Recipe development status

Original development draft; kitchen validation pending.

Kitchen tip 2

Whisk arrowroot into cold liquid first, then stir it into the hot base. Stop heating as soon as it thickens; prolonged boiling can thin it again.

Ingredients and allergens

This makes sauce only. Cook vegetables or proteins separately before adding it; soy sauce commonly contains wheat and sesame oil contains sesame.

Ingredients and allergens

Broth salt levels vary; check its label for allergens and adjust seasoning after tasting.

FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF

Spices for this recipe.

SPICE MAGICArrowroot PowderView this spice →

Everything you’ll need.

The recipe at a glance.

4 simple steps.One delicious result.

Mix the slurry

Heat aromatics

Glaze

Finish

A few good things alongside.

Steamed rice

Grilled zucchini

Roasted carrots

A few things worth knowing.

Spices for this recipe.

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4 simple steps.
One delicious result.