General Tso Sauce
Elevate your next meal with this irresistible homemade General Tso Sauce—a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and spicy notes. Crafted with pantry staples like low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, this versatile sauce stands out with its aromatic blend of minced garlic, fresh ginger, and a hint of dried red chili flakes. Thickened to glossy perfection using a cornstarch slurry, it takes just 15 minutes to create and delivers restaurant-quality flavor in every bite. Whether you’re drizzling it over crispy chicken, tossing it with vegetables, or using it as a dipping sauce, this easy-to-make General Tso Sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. Plus, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, making it ideal for meal prep. Perfect your Chinese-inspired dishes with this flavorful, easy-to-customize sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 0.5 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a cornstarch slurry and set aside.
In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sesame oil.
Once hot, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried red chili flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Pour the soy sauce mixture into the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Stir the cornstarch slurry again to ensure it's well combined, then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.
Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce is now ready to be used on your favorite General Tso's dishes or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
443 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2700 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 68.5 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.7 g | ||
| Protein | 9.9 g | 20% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
