General Tso Sauce
This homemade General Tso sauce is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Using simple pantry staples, it is ready in just 5 minutes. It is much better than store-bought versions and works beautifully with chicken, beef, shrimp, or even crispy fried tofu.
Servings: 0.6 cup
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Chinese rice vinegar
- 2½ tablespoons soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 2½ tablespoons sugar
- ½ tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a small saucepan and stir until well combined.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir until the sauce starts to bubble and thickens into a glossy glaze.
- Turn off the heat and set the sauce aside to cool before using in your stir fry or storing in a jar.
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Notes
This recipe makes about 2/3 cup of sauce, which is the perfect amount for:
- Chicken: 10 oz (280g)
- Beef: 10 oz (280g)
- Shrimp: 12 oz (340g)
- Tofu: 8 oz (225g)
Nutrition
Serving: 0.6cup | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 0.1mg | Sodium: 3086mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 0.2IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg