5 from 63 votes
Szechuan Sauce
Szechuan Sauce combines soy sauce, vinegars, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and spices to create a spicy, tangy condiment with moderate thickness from cornstarch and broth. Fresh ginger adds a bright note alongside crushed red pepper flakes that provide the signature spiciness reminiscent of Sichuan cuisine. The sauce is cooked to meld flavors and thicken before cooling.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
99 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup soy sauce low-sodium
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon ginger minced, fresh
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chili garlic sauce or chili sauce, Asian
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup chicken broth veggie broth for vegetarian
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine broth and cornstarch in a small bowl; stir until dissolved
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add all ingredients except broth and cornstarch mix and bring to a light boil.
- Stir the cornstarch mixture until it thickens, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool.
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Notes
- Ground red pepper flakes provide a manageable substitute for Sichuan peppercorns, offering heat when the authentic spice is unavailable.
- Omitting cornstarch yields a thinner sauce that benefits from longer simmering and added sweetener for better balance.
- Double the ingredient quantities to make a larger batch, mixing well before cooking.
- Let the sauce cool completely before freezing to avoid glass container breakage.
- When fresh ginger is unavailable, one teaspoon of ground ginger may be used instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
99kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
0g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
1391mg
(58%)
Potassium
132mg
(3%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
200IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
15mg
(2%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 99
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 99kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 1391mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 15mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.