General Tso Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
69 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
General Tso Sauce Recipe
Description
The General Tso Sauce Recipe blends light soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili sauce, and chicken broth with cornstarch, which acts as a thickener. By whisking these ingredients together and heating the mixture for several minutes, the sauce develops a glossy appearance and a thick texture suitable for coating fried or stir-fried items. The flavor balances sweetness from honey and tanginess from vinegar, with mild heat from chili sauce, creating a versatile sauce that complements the savory notes of soy. The cornstarch amount can be adjusted to achieve desired consistency.
The sauce is typically used as a finishing glaze in dishes like General Tso's Chicken and can be reheated or prepared in advance. It is stirred until thickened and served immediately, enhancing protein or vegetable dishes with a sweet-spicy glaze.
When preparing this sauce, it is common to thicken it with other ingredients in the same pan, such as fried chicken pieces, which helps the sauce adhere better. Adjust chili sauce to taste if a spicier version is preferred.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce light soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon chili sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch use 3 teaspoons for a thicker sauce
Instructions
- Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, chili sauce, chicken broth, and cornstarch in a small bowl.
- Add to a sauce pan or pot and heat 3-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
- Use as desired
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 69kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 814mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 76mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 26IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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