5-Minute Szechuan Sauce
Total Time
5 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Rating
4.9 out of 5 stars
(37)
Ingredients
About 1/2 cup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional*)
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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Preparation
Step 1
Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.
Step 2
Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
Step 3
Use immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.
Step 4
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Chef's notes
*For a thicker sauce, include the cornstarch. (The sauce needs to be heated to a simmer in order to thicken.)
**If you would like a spicier sauce, double the amount of crushed red pepper flakes. For a sweeter sauce, add more maple syrup.
