Cantonese Light Sauce
Serves 4|
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth or water
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced scallions (white parts only)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
Directions
- In a small bowl, combine chicken broth, wine, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, stirring until the cornstarch dissolves.
- Place a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil and heat for 30 seconds. Add scallions and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
- Add the cornstarch mixture and bring to a boil. Cook, stirring constantly to prevent lumps, until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 1/2 minutes. Pour into a bowl.
Nutritional Information
- Per Serving
- Calories 59
- Fat 5g
- Sat Fat 1g
- Cholesterol 0mg
- Sodium 475mg
- Protein 1g
- Carbohydrate 3g
- Sugar 1g
- Fiber 0g
- Iron 0mg
- Calcium 5mg
What does this mean? See
Nutrition 101
.
Quick Tip
Keep unpeeled ginger in a sealed plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.
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