Low Sodium General Tso Sauce
Experience the bold, crave-worthy flavors of General Tso's sauce—now reimagined in a heart-healthy way with this Low Sodium General Tso Sauce recipe. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy takeout-inspired dishes at home without compromising on nutrition, this recipe swaps high-sodium ingredients for lighter alternatives like low-sodium soy sauce while still delivering on the iconic sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy profile. Made with pantry staples like rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, fresh ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes, this versatile sauce thickens beautifully with a cornstarch slurry and gets a finishing touch of fragrant sesame oil. Ready in just 10 minutes, it's ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, glazing chicken, or tossing with roasted vegetables. Enjoy the classic taste you love, now healthier and homemade!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon rice wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, rice wine (or dry sherry), hoisin sauce, and light brown sugar. Stir until the sugar has completely dissolved.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes to the mixture. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth.
Add the cornstarch mixture to the sauce, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming.
Transfer the sauce mixture to a small saucepan over medium heat.
Cook the sauce, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil and thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
Once the sauce has reached your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and stir in the sesame oil for added flavor.
Let the sauce cool slightly before using it in your favorite dish or storing it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.7 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1270 mg | 55% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.0 g | 4% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.5 g | ||
| Protein | 5.1 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 96 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.
