Description
Learn how to make a flavorful Szechuan Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for adding a spicy kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
Sweetness and Thickening Agents:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Instructions
- Create Slurry: In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to form a slurry and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a saucepan over medium heat, add sesame oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, and brown sugar to the pan. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Finish: Add red pepper flakes if desired. Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- Adjust chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes to control heat level.
- This sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Use as a dipping sauce, stir-fry sauce, or glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
