General Tso Sauce (Easy!)
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 (1/4-cup servings)
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Calories
64 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
General Tso Sauce (Easy!)
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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!
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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 Information
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Calories
64kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
0.1mg
(0%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
84IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4(1/4-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 64 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 64kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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