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Szechuan Sauce

Bold and Flavorful Szechuan Sauce Made Easy at Home

This Quick and Bold Szechuan Sauce is a remarkable blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy flavors, perfect for enhancing any meal.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 40
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce Can substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar For richer flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce Adjust based on spice tolerance.
  • 2 tablespoons Chinkiang vinegar Can substitute with cider vinegar.
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes Use less for milder flavor.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced; fresh is best.
  • 1 tablespoon ginger Peeled and minced; fresh recommended.
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch Tapioca starch can work as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup water Adjust for consistency.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small Pot
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, minced garlic, and minced ginger until well blended.
  2. Transfer the sauce to a small pot over medium heat, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
  3. Once it starts to bubble, mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl until smooth, then pour into the sauce while stirring.
  4. After about 3-4 minutes of bubbling, remove the pot from heat to prevent overcooking.
  5. Transfer the thickened sauce into a bowl to cool at room temperature for about 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 40kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 6gCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

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