Basic Stir-Fry Sauce Base

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 5 tablespoons dry sherry or orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Combine cornstarch and water in a jar with screw top lid. Shake until thoroughly combined. Put remaining ingredients into jar and shake again. You may add additional ingredients or replace liquids with other liquids of your choice.