This simple stir fry sauce is one of the fastest ways to add flavor to your meals without overcomplicating things.

It’s salty, slightly garlicky, and comes together in seconds using ingredients you already have. Perfect for quick dinners when you just need something that works.

If you’re cooking fast and need a reliable sauce, this is it.

Dad Check:

• Protein: ~0–1g per serving
• Prep Time: 2 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Servings: 2–3
• Difficulty: Easy

✕ High Protein — NO
✓ Keto Friendly — YES
✓ Kid Approved — YES
✓ Under $15 — YES
✓ Low Carb — YES

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp water
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

1. Add all ingredients to a small bowl.
2. Mix well until combined.
3. Add to your stir fry during cooking.

How to use this sauce

• Add to ground beef stir fry
• Use with chicken and vegetables
• Mix into rice bowls for extra flavor
• Add during cooking for best results

Protein Breakdown

This sauce does not contribute meaningful protein.

Protein Sources:

• Soy Sauce: ~0–1g protein
• Garlic Powder: negligible

Total: ~0–1g protein

How to Adjust:

• Add a protein source like chicken, beef, or eggs to your meal
• Use this sauce to enhance flavor without impacting macros significantly

Meal Prep Tips

• Mix fresh for best flavor
• Can be stored in fridge for 2–3 days
• Double batch for multiple meals

Use this sauce with:
→ Ground Beef Stir Fry
→ BBQ Chicken Meal Prep
→ 25 High Protein Meals for Busy Dads

Looking for a higher protein option?
→ High Protein Garlic Sauce

Not everything needs to be complicated.

Sometimes a simple sauce is all you need to make a meal work. Fast, reliable, and easy to use with whatever you’ve got.

Keep it simple. Stay consistent. That’s how you win.