5.0 from 12 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 peppercorns coarsely ground
- 1 tablespoon minced leek or use scallions or white onion
- 1 knob ginger peeled and minced (1 inch knob)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 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
- 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.
- Add the leek, ginger and garlic. Stir fry for 3-4 minutes to lightly brown. The mixture will become aromatic.
- 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.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and heat until it thickens.
- Use as desired in any of your “Kung Pao” recipes. Toss with stir fried chicken, shrimp, vegetables or other combination.
- To use later, cool slightly, then transfer to a container, seal, and refrigerate. Will last 1 week this way.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
117kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
1443mg
(60%)
Potassium
134mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
267IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
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.