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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

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 16 (1 Tbsp) servings
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  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.