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General Tso Sauce Recipe

General Tso Sauce Recipe
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5.1 from 5 reviews

This General Tso Sauce recipe offers a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, ideal for enhancing chicken, tofu, or vegetables. Made with a harmonious blend of rice vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin, and a touch of fresh ginger, it thickens to a luscious consistency that clings beautifully to your favorite stir-fry dishes.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons white sugar
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Add Ingredients: Combine rice vinegar, low sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, low sodium chicken broth, white sugar, brown sugar, minced fresh ginger, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a medium pot.
  2. Whisk to Combine: Thoroughly whisk all ingredients together until the cornstarch is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Heat the Sauce: Place the pot over medium heat and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. This will take approximately 3-5 minutes.
  4. Cook to Thicken: Continue cooking the sauce for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens to a glossy, syrupy consistency that will coat your stir-fry ingredients well.
  5. Remove from Heat: Once thickened, remove the sauce from heat to prevent burning or over-thickening.
  6. Store or Use: Use the sauce immediately in your favorite dishes, or allow it to cool before transferring it to a jar or airtight container. Refrigerate and use within one week for best freshness.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth or water.
  • Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the spiciness.
  • Use low sodium soy sauce and chicken broth to manage salt content.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.
  • This sauce pairs excellently with fried chicken, tofu, or stir-fried vegetables.

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Keywords: General Tso sauce, Chinese-American sauce, sweet and spicy sauce, homemade stir-fry sauce, easy sauce recipe

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