Szechuan Sauce

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5.0

12 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    16 (1 Tbsp) servings

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Chinese

Szechuan Sauce

Hailing from the Sichuan province in southwest China, Szechuan sauce is a bold and spice sauce that is heavy on the garlic and chili peppers. Yield: 1 c of sauce

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Ingredients

Servings
  • ½ c chicken broth (we prefer low sodium)
  • 1 ½ Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 ½ Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp chili paste
  • 1 tsp ginger
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
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Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, mix together chicken broth, soy sauce, and lemon juice.
  2. Add garlic, brown sugar, chili paste, ginger, and peppers. Bring to a simmer.
  3. In a small bowl, add vinegar to corn starch and mix until the cornstarch is dissolved.
  4. Pour cornstarch mixture into the saucepan. Stir frequently and simmer until the sauce has thickened.
  5. Remove from heat. Refrigerate for up to a week.
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