General Tso Sauce (Easy!)
A rich & flavorful sauce that's sweet, savory, and so delicious. It's super easy to assemble in 10 minutes or less. Make it mild or spicy - your choice!
Servings: 4 (1/4-cup servings)
Ingredients
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 2-3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 2 tsp. sesame seeds (optional)
For spicy version (optional):
- 2 Tbsp. sweet chili sauce, 1-2 tsp. sriracha, 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes, or black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a small saucepan on the stove over medium heat.
- Bring to a light simmer and heat for 4-5 minutes, whisking occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Other possible additions: 1-2 cloves garlic (minced), 1/2 tsp. ginger (freshly grated), 1-2 tsp. toasted sesame oil, 1 Tbsp. Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp. tomato paste, minced green onions.
For gluten-free: Use tamari and a gluten-free hoisin sauce. (San-J brand makes GF hoisin.)
For oil-free: Make sure your hoisin is oil-free or omit it.
Yield: Recipe makes about 1 heaping cup sauce.
Nutrition Per Serving (Estimate)
Calories: 64 kcal | Carbohydrates: 13 g | Protein: 2 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0.1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 0.1 mg | Potassium: 61 mg | Fiber: 0.4 g | Sugar: 8 g | Vitamin A: 84 IU | Vitamin C: 0.01 mg | Calcium: 25 mg | Iron: 1 mg
