General Tso Sauce

Elevate your homemade takeout game with this irresistible General Tso Sauce recipe, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and spicy elements. Featuring pantry staples like low-sodium soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and rice vinegar, this velvety sauce gets its vibrant depth from fresh ginger, garlic, and a touch of sesame oil. A hint of heat from dried red chili flakes ties it all together, making it the ultimate companion for crispy chicken, stir-fried veggies, or tofu. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce thickens beautifully with a simple cornstarch slurry, ensuring an authentic restaurant-quality finish. Whether you're meal prepping or looking to revamp your weeknight dinners, this homemade General Tso Sauce is both easy to make and irresistibly bold in flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 0.25 cup chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1.5 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and sugar. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 2

In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a cornstarch slurry and set aside.

Step 3

In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the sesame oil.

Step 4

Once hot, add the minced garlic, minced ginger, and dried red chili flakes. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.

Step 5

Pour the soy sauce mixture into the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Stir the cornstarch slurry again to ensure it's well combined, then slowly pour it into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly.

Step 7

Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce is now ready to be used on your favorite General Tso's dishes or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	280.2 grams (280.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	443

Total Fat 15.30g	20%
Saturated Fat 2.20g	11%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.40g
Cholesterol 1mg	0%
Sodium 2700mg	117%
Total Carbohydrate 68.50g	25%
Dietary Fiber 1.20g	4%
Total Sugars 46.70g
Protein 9.90g	20%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 18mg	1%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 108mg	2%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.5%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 60.7%