General Tso Sauce Recipe

General Tso Sauce Recipe Introduction: General Tso’s sauce is a deliciously tangy, sweet, and slightly spicy sauce used in the iconic General Tso’s Chicken dish. It's known for its perfect balance of flavors—combining soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and a touch of heat from chili flakes. This simplified recipe uses minimal ingredients but packs a punch in taste. You can use this sauce for stir-fries, to coat crispy chicken, or as a dipping sauce. Let’s dive into making a restaurant-quality General Tso’s sauce at home. Ingredients: ¼ cup soy sauce (low-sodium preferred) 3 tbsp rice vinegar 3 tbsp hoisin sauce 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for a natural sweetener) 1 tbsp cornstarch ¼ cup water 1 tsp garlic, minced 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced ½ tsp red chili flakes (adjust to taste) 1 tbsp sesame oil (optional for richness) Instructions: Prepare the sauce base: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, sugar, cornstarch, and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Set aside.