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Kung Pao Sauce Recipe
5 from 8 votes

Kung Pao Sauce Recipe

This homemade Kung Pao sauce recipe is easy to make and loaded with flavor, perfect for quick and easy Chinese-inspired dishes anytime.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or use peanut oil
  • 6-8 dried hot chilies use Chinese hot chilies, or use dried chile de arbol, japones, or similar available to you – use MORE as desired for a HOTTER version
  • 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn coarsely ground
  • 1 tablespoon leek or use scallions or white onion, minced
  • 1 ginger peeled and minced (1 inch knob, knob
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce light
  • 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chili-garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar or use balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or use brown sugar
  • 1 cup chicken broth or use vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry, for thickening, if desired

Instructions

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  1. Heat the oil in a wok or large pan to medium heat and add the dried chilies and Sichuan peppercorn. Stir fry for 1 minute, or until the chilies darken a bit.
  2. Add the leek, ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes to lightly brown. The mixture will become aromatic.
  3. Stir in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, chili-garlic sauce, black vinegar, honey, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes to let the flavors develop.
  4. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and heat until it thickens.
  5. Use as desired in any of your “Kung Pao” recipes. Toss with stir fried chicken, shrimp, vegetables or other combination.
  6. To use later, cool slightly, then transfer to a container, seal, and refrigerate. Will last 1 week this way.

Nutrition Information

Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g (18%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 1443mg (60%) Potassium 134mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 267IU (5%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 1443mg 60%
Potassium 134mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 267IU 5%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.