Gluten-Free General Tso Sauce

Elevate your homemade takeout game with this irresistibly flavorful Gluten-Free General Tso Sauce! Crafted with a harmonious blend of tamari, rice vinegar, gluten-free hoisin sauce, and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, this quick and easy recipe brings all the bold, sweet, and tangy flavors of the classic sauce without any gluten. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry and infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, it’s ideal for coating crispy chicken, tofu, or fresh veggies. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce is a must-have for gluten-free cooking enthusiasts looking to recreate restaurant-style favorites at home.

Nutriscore Rating: 52/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Hoison sauce (gluten-free)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 cup Water
• 2 teaspoons Minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water, stirring until smooth to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the tamari, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, remaining water, minced garlic, minced ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture, allowing the sugar to dissolve and the ingredients to combine, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Stir the cornstarch slurry again to ensure smoothness and then slowly add it to the simmering sauce while stirring continuously.

Step 6

Continue to cook the sauce, stirring, until it thickens to your desired consistency, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the sesame oil for added flavor.

Step 8

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using it to coat your choice of cooked chicken, tofu, or vegetables.

Step 9

Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	402.4 grams (402.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	322

Total Fat 14.20g	18%
Saturated Fat 2.00g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.80g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3415mg	148%
Total Carbohydrate 43.60g	16%
Dietary Fiber 0.40g	1%
Total Sugars 26.90g
Protein 6.20g	12%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 241mg	5%

*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: 39.1%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 53.3%