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️ 5-Minute Szechuan Sauce - Szechuan sauce: blend this bright, spicy, and sweet condiment in just 5 minutes. Perfect for stir-fries and noodles, it's an easy fl

5-Minute Szechuan Sauce

Szechuan sauce: blend this bright, spicy, and sweet condiment in just 5 minutes. Perfect for stir-fries and noodles, it's an easy flavor boost.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Szechuan
Calories: 40
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, maple syrup, cornstarch, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, Chinese five spice powder, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and ground ginger until completely smooth.
  2. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings as desired, adding more spice or sweetness to your preference.
  3. For immediate use, pour the sauce over your favorite stir-fry, noodles, or as a dipping sauce.
  4. To store, transfer the Szechuan sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Notes

- For an extra kick, add a pinch more crushed red pepper flakes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, gradually add 1/2 teaspoon more cornstarch until desired consistency is reached.
- Store any leftover szechuan sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.