Name: Homemade General Tso Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for a more natural sweetener); 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for desired heat); 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (for thickening); 1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for more volume)

Description

This Homemade General Tso Sauce recipe offers a flavorful, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce perfect for tossing with your favorite chicken or tofu. Made from simple pantry ingredients like soy sauce, hoisin, garlic, and fresh ginger, this versatile sauce can be prepared in just 10 minutes and customized for your desired heat and sweetness.

Ingredients

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Sauce Ingredients

1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium if preferred)
2 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp sugar (or honey for a more natural sweetener)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust for desired heat)
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/4 cup water (for thickening)
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth (optional, for more volume)

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, mix together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
Simmer the Sauce: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to blend the flavors.
Thicken the Sauce: Once simmering, slowly stir in the cornstarch-water mixture. Continue stirring constantly for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
Adjust Consistency (Optional): If you prefer a thinner sauce, gradually add the chicken or vegetable broth while stirring until you reach the perfect texture.
Season to Taste: Taste the sauce and tweak the seasoning by adding more sugar for sweetness or increasing red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Cool Before Serving: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly. It is now ready to be used with your favorite recipes.

Notes

You can substitute honey for sugar for a natural sweetener.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
Use vegetable broth to make the sauce vegetarian-friendly.
The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
This sauce pairs beautifully with fried chicken, tofu, or stir-fried vegetables.