5 from 3 votes
General Tso Sauce Recipe
Make a takeout classic at home with this sweet and tangy General Tso Sauce Recipe.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
76 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- In a medium pot, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, chicken broth, sugar, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Place the pot over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle in the cornstarch and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Use immediately or let the sauce cool and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
76kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Cholesterol
0.2mg
(0%)
Sodium
715mg
(30%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
38IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 76
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 76kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 715mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 38IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.