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A glossy, dark reddish-brown General Tso sauce in a glass bowl surrounded by red chilies and ginger.

Easy Homemade General Tso Sauce

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A perfectly balanced General Tso Sauce Recipe that is sweet, spicy, and tangy. Perfect for chicken, tofu, or vegetables.

  • Total Time: PT15M
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup chicken broth (or water)
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4-6 dried red chilies (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)

Instructions

Step 1: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, and cornstarch until the sugar and cornstarch are fully dissolved.
Step 2: Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and dried chilies. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
Step 3: Give the sauce mixture another quick whisk and pour it into the saucepan with the aromatics.
Step 4: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil while whisking constantly. As the General Tso Sauce Recipe heats up, the cornstarch will activate and thicken the liquid.
Step 5: Once the sauce has thickened and turned glossy (about 1-2 minutes of simmering), remove from heat and use immediately to coat your favorite protein or vegetables.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your hoisin sauce is certified gluten-free.

  • Prep Time: PT5M
  • Cook Time: PT10M
  • Category: Main Dishes & Sides
  • Cuisine: Chinese-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 85 kcal
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 580mg
  • Fat: 1.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 0.2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.1g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg