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Homemade Szechuan sauce in a white bowl, garnished with red chili flakes.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with a small amount of the vegetable broth to create a slurry.
    Ingredients for Szechuan sauce: cornstarch slurry, broth.
  • Combine soy sauce, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, and ginger in a saucepan over medium heat.
    Szechuan Sauce
  • Add the remaining vegetable broth to the saucepan and bring to a simmer.
    Szechuan Sauce
  • Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously and slowly until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the sauce cool.
    Szechuan Sauce

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 25kcal (1%) Carbohydrates: 5g (2%) Protein: 1g (2%) Fat: 0.05g Saturated Fat: 0.01g Sodium: 453mg (20%) Fiber: 0.2g (1%) Sugar: 3g (3%)

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