Best Chinese Vegetable Stir Fry Sauce

• Ingredients:
• 2/3 cup soy sauce
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/3 cup rice wine
• 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon minced ginger
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water

Steps: 

1. 1
   In a bowl, combine soy sauce, broth, rice wine, sugar, sesame oil and white pepper. (See note in intro about the soy sauce).
2. 2
   Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/4 cup water.
3. 3
   Heat a pan over high heat; add the cooking oil, swirling to coat; add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 15 seconds.
4. 4
   Add the soy sauce mixture; bring to a boil.
5. 5
   Reduce heat to medium and cook for 1 minute.
6. 6
   Add the cornstarch solution and cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens.

Japanese Restaurants Salad Dressing (Ginger)

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup minced onion1/2 cup peanut oil1/3 cup rice vinegar2 tablespoons water2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger2 tablespoons minced celery2 tablespoons ketchup4 teaspoons soy sauce2 teaspoons sugar2 teaspoons lemon juice1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.2. Blend on high speed for about 30 seconds or until all of the ginger is well-pureed.3. This recipe yields 1 3/4 cups.