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General Tso Sauce

Cultural Context

General Tso's Sauce is a staple in American Chinese cuisine, named after a 19th-century Chinese general. While its origins are debated, the sauce is known for its sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy flavor, often used in stir-fried dishes. Today, it has gained popularity worldwide, with various adaptations appearing in restaurants and home kitchens.

ChineseCNother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is a less salty alternative.

rice vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor, while white vinegar is more economical.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides a natural sweetness, while agave syrup is often cheaper.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: potato starch

Arrowroot is a natural thickener, while potato starch is often less expensive.

1

Add rice vinegar to your pot.

2

Add soy sauce to the pot.

3

Add hoisin sauce to the pot.

4

Add chicken broth to the pot.

5

Add white sugar to the pot.

6

Add brown sugar to the pot.

7

Add ginger to the pot.

8

Add garlic powder to the pot.

9

Add red pepper flakes to the pot.

10

Add cornstarch and mix well.

11

Cook until thickened.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Dietary

vegetariandairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

General Tso's SauceTso Sauce

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