My Favorite Stir-Fry Sauce

This is from a recipe in Easy Vegetarian Meals from Green Giant. I have long since decided I don't care for the stir-fry itself, but the sauce has been a go-to recipe for me for years. You can make a stir-fry of whatever you like and whip up this quick sauce to top it. I often double the recipe for my stir-fries, which tend to be on the larger size. Note: this does have a bit of zip, so be wary if you are feeding it to little ones and moderate the red pepper accordingly.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 3

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon sugar
• 1  teaspoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (up to 1/2 teaspoon, depending on your tastes)
• 1⁄4 cup water
• 2  tablespoons soy sauce

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.
2. Stir with a fork or whisk before adding to your stir-fry. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, and cook until sauce begins to thicken.