Sugar-Free General Tso Sauce
Elevate your culinary creations with this Sugar-Free General Tso Sauce—a guilt-free twist on the classic takeout favorite. Packed with bold flavors, this healthier alternative features a rich blend of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar-free maple syrup, perfectly balanced with aromatic garlic, fresh ginger, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes. Thickened naturally with xanthan gum, this sauce achieves that authentic silky texture without added sugar or unwanted carbs. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s perfect for drizzling over your favorite protein or stir-fried vegetables. Ideal for low-carb, keto, or sugar-free diets, this versatile sauce is as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons sugar-free maple syrup
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 0.5 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar-free maple syrup. Stir well to combine.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes. Mix the ingredients until they are well combined.
Pour in the water and add a small amount of sesame oil, stirring as you add.
Sprinkle the xanthan gum evenly over the mixture and whisk continuously to avoid clumping.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
Allow the sauce to simmer for about 2-3 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before using.
Serve the sauce by coating your choice of protein or vegetables. Store any remaining sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
179 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.3 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.0 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 263 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.
