Vegan Schezwan Sauce
Elevate your dishes with this bold and fiery Vegan Schezwan Sauce, a flavor-packed condiment that's perfect for adding a spicy kick to stir-fries, noodle dishes, and even as a dipping sauce. Made from dried red chilies, garlic, and ginger, this homemade sauce combines the essence of Asian-inspired cuisine with pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar for a harmonious balance of heat and umami. The smooth chili paste is thickened using a cornstarch slurry, creating a luscious texture that clings beautifully to any dish. This quick and easy recipe is completely vegan, whips up in just over 30 minutes, and can be stored for up to two weeks, making it a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. Perfect for spice lovers looking for an authentic Sichuan-style condiment, this Vegan Schezwan Sauce is guaranteed to become a household favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces Dried red chilies
- 8 cloves Garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Oil (preferably sesame)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Instructions
Begin by soaking the dried red chilies in hot water for 30 minutes until they soften.
Drain the chilies and transfer them to a blender. Add 1 cup of water and blend until a smooth paste is formed.
In a medium-sized pan, heat 3 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.
Add the finely chopped garlic and ginger to the pan. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
Carefully add the blended chili paste to the pan and stir well, cooking for another 5 minutes on medium heat.
Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and salt to the chili mixture. Stir continuously to combine.
In a small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to create a slurry.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the sauce and cook for another 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Adjust the salt and sugar to your taste preference, and let the sauce cool completely.
Transfer the Vegan Schezwan Sauce to a clean, sterile jar or container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
559 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2369 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.9 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 10.6 g | 21% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 860 mg | 18% | |
*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.
