Hot and Sour Sauce
Elevate your meals with the bold, tantalizing flavors of Hot and Sour Sauce! This easy-to-make Asian-inspired condiment balances the perfect combination of tangy rice vinegar, savory soy sauces, fiery chili garlic sauce, and aromatic sesame oil, all brought together with a touch of sweetness and a silky cornstarch-thickened finish. Infused with freshly minced ginger and garlic, this sauce comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless addition to your favorite dishes. Drizzle it over stir-fries, dumplings, noodles, or grilled proteins to add a zesty, irresistible kick. Versatile and packed with umami-rich goodness, this homemade hot and sour sauce will become a staple in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Chicken or vegetable stock
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1.5 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Toasted sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger, finely minced
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, finely minced
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken or vegetable stock, rice vinegar, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce, dark soy sauce, and sugar until fully combined.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry, and set it aside.
Heat a small saucepan over medium heat and add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, sauté the minced ginger and garlic for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Slowly pour in the prepared liquid mixture from step 1 into the saucepan, stirring constantly.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve warm or store in an airtight container for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
175 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 4% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3433 mg | 149% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.9 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.2 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.6 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 266 mg | 6% | |
*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.
