Homemade General Tso Sauce Recipe

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.

Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and white sugar in a bowl.

Mix cornstarch with water in a separate bowl until smooth to create the cornstarch slurry.

Add minced garlic and ginger to the soy sauce mixture.

Stir in hoisin sauce, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil for flavor.

Combine both mixtures in a saucepan over medium heat.

Cook, stirring constantly until thickened, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

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