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Home » Sauces » Stir Fry Sauce without Soy Sauce

Stir Fry Sauce without Soy Sauce

Published: Oct 12, 2022 by Gigi & Sersie

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This fast and easy stir fry sauce without soy sauce has a nice balance of savory, tangy, sweet and spicy. This sauce can not only be used for stir fry but also as a marinade for veggies, tofu, and tempeh. It's vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free (of course).

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this sauce is perfect for marinating

What give's this sauce a yummy umami or savory flavor is the coconut aminos. The tang comes from the rice vinegar and lime juice. The simple homemade date syrup provides a nice sweetness. Finally, the Thai chili sauce gives it little kick of heat.

What you need to make this vegan stir fry sauce

  1. Fresh ginger
  2. Garlic
  3. Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  4. Red pepper hot sauce (like Sriracha)
  5. Coconut aminos
  6. Rice vinegar
  7. Lime
top view of the key ingredients for stir fry sauce: fresh ginger, coconut aminos, simple homemade date syrup, garlic, rice vinegar, sriracha, lime
key ingredients: fresh ginger, coconut aminos, simple homemade date syrup, garlic, rice vinegar, hot sauce, lime

How to make this sauce

This sauce is super easy and fast—only 5 minutes to whip up!

Add all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Using a whisk, stir until ingredients are well incorporated.

Now, if you don't have Simple Homemade Date Syrup prepped and in your refrigerator, you can mince and soak 1 large (or 2 small) pitted date(s) in ¼ cup of hot water for 5 minutes to soften and then add it to your sauce. It may add small chunks of sweetness but should meld into the sauce once heated during the stir fry.

I recommend prepping this date syrup because its used in so many dressing, sauce and dessert recipes and it lasts in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

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add all ingredients into a small mixing bowl
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whisk to combine

Frequently Asked Questions

What can I use instead of soy sauce in a stir fry?

Our favorite alternative to soy sauce is coconut aminos. It's plant-based vegan, and allergen friendly. It's also lower in sodium and widely available in most major grocery stores in the aisle where you'd find the soy sauce. If you can't find it in your store, you can order it online here.

Why not use soy sauce?

Different people have different reasons for avoiding soy sauce. One is a soy allergy. Another reason is that soy sauce is high in sodium. Coconut aminos provides a nice alternative by providing that savory, umami flavor without the soy sauce. Coconut aminos has half the sodium content of regular soy sauce. This is a great way to season your food, especially if high blood pressure or stroke risk is a concern.

What can I use this sauce on?

This sauce is great on Veggie Stir Fry with Noodles, Tempeh Stir Fry and as a marinade for vegetables, tofu and tempeh.

How long does this sauce keep?

This sauce stores well in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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this sauce is savory, sweet, and tangy with a hint of spice

We hope you love this soy sauce free stir fry sauce as much as we do. Please rate and leave a comment below. Be sure to share a picture on Instagram and tag us @danielsplaterecipes so we can see your creation!

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Stir Fry Sauce without Soy Sauce


  • Author: Gigi & Sersie
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan
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This fast and easy stir fry sauce without soy sauce has a nice balance of savory, tangy, sweet, and spicy. This sauce can not only be used for stir fry but also as a marinade for veggies, tofu, and tempeh. It's vegan, oil-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and soy-free (of course).


Ingredients

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  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger root, grated or minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp Simple Homemade Date Syrup
  • 2 tsp red pepper hot sauce (like sriracha)
  • 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice (about ½ to 1 full lime)
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar

Instructions

Add all ingredients into a small mixing bowl. Use a whisk or fork and stir until well combined. 

Notes

EQUIPMENT / SUPPLIES

  1. Microplane grater/zester
  2. Knife
  3. Cutting board
  4. Measuring spoons
  5. Small mixing bowl
  6. Whisk (or fork)
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Sauces
  • Cuisine: Asian

Keywords: stir fry sauce, marinade, no soy sauce, soy free, gluten free, vegan, oil free, no oil, healthy vegan recipes, daniel fast recipes, daniel fast compliant, low fat, coconut aminos, fast and easy sauce

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