Nut-Free Schezwan Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this bold and fiery Nut-Free Schezwan Sauce, a perfect blend of aromatic spices and rich flavors without any nuts, making it allergy-friendly. This versatile homemade sauce features dried red chilies soaked and blended into a smooth paste, paired with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and a hint of rice vinegar for tanginess. The addition of tomato paste creates a luscious base, while sugar and black pepper balance the heat with subtle sweetness and spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy recipe yields a thick, vibrant sauce ideal for stir-fries, noodles, or as a dip. Whether you're spicing up weeknight dinners or adding a kick to party appetizers, this nut-free Schezwan sauce is a must-have in your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 15 pieces Dried red chilies
- 1 cup Hot water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, ground
Instructions
1. Remove the stems and seeds from the dried red chilies.
2. Soak the chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until they soften.
3. Drain the chilies and blend them into a smooth paste using a little of the soaking water if needed.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
5. Add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
6. Add the chopped onion and cook until it becomes translucent.
7. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
8. Add the blended chili paste to the pan and mix well.
9. Incorporate the soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
10. Cook the sauce on low heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring often until it thickens.
11. Allow the sauce to cool before storing it in an airtight container or serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.2 g | 36% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2386 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.6 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 132 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1173 mg | 25% | |
*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.
