Chinese Brown Sauce

Makes 3/4 cup

• ⅓ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce 
• ⅓ cup low-sodium vegetable broth 
• ¼ cup date molasses or brown rice syrup 
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger 
• 2 cloves garlic, minced 
• 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch 

Combine soy sauce, vegetable broth, brown rice syrup, ginger, garlic, and arrowroot in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.