Ingredients

• 1/2 cold cup water
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch (you may reduce the cornstarch slightly for a thinner sauce)
• 4 tablespoons brown sugar (more or less if desired depending on how sweet you want it, start with 4 tablespoons)
• 1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (increase if desired to 1 teaspoon)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil (can use more)
• 1 teaspoon seasoned rice vinegar (optional can use more)
• 1 teaspoon hot chili sauce (optional or adjust to heat level)

Instructions

1. In a bowl whisk the water with cornstarch until blended and smooth.

2. Add in all remaining ingredients (starting with 4 tablespoons brown sugar) and whisk until blended (if not using right away whisk again before using as the cornstarch settles to the bottom).

3. After mixing sample the sauce and adjust/increase the brown sugar, ginger and garlic to taste if needed (please note this sauce will taste sweeter when cooked so do not add in too much more brown sugar).

4. Add this sauce to hot cooked stir-fried beef, pork or chicken cubes or strips and cook stirring until bubbly and thickened.