Vegan General Tso Sauce
Transform your favorite dishes with this bold and flavorful Vegan General Tso Sauce, a plant-based twist on the beloved takeout classic! This mouthwatering sauce combines savory soy sauce, rich vegetable broth, and tangy apple cider vinegar with the warmth of fresh ginger, fragrant garlic, and the perfect kick of sriracha. Sweetened with brown sugar and thickened with a silky cornstarch slurry, this quick and easy recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and ideal for coating tofu, tempeh, or roasted veggies. The finishing touches—sesame oil, toasted sesame seeds, and fresh scallions—elevate every bite with aromatic depth and crunch. Whether you're whipping up a weeknight stir-fry or crafting the ultimate vegan comfort food, this versatile sauce delivers restaurant-style flavor from the comfort of your kitchen.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water (for cornstarch slurry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons scallions (green onions), chopped
Instructions
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
Peel and mince the fresh ginger. Peel and finely chop the garlic cloves.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the soy sauce, vegetable broth, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar.
Add the minced ginger and chopped garlic to the pan, and bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the sriracha sauce and sesame oil, adjusting the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
Once simmering, slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously to prevent any lumps. Continue to cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat once the desired consistency is reached.
Stir in the toasted sesame seeds for added texture and flavor.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using. Add the chopped scallions right before serving for a fresh garnish.
Use the sauce to coat your favorite vegan protein such as tofu or tempeh, and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
596 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.3 g | 25% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8 g | 14% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9814 mg | 427% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.5 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 27.4 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 217 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1309 mg | 28% | |
*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.
