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General Tso Sauce

A homemade version of the classic General Tso sauce that is sweet, spicy, and tangy, perfect for coating chicken, shrimp, tofu, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Chinese-American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Glass jars for storage
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Measure out all your ingredients and mince the garlic and ginger.
  2. Pour soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and honey into a small saucepan.
  3. Set burner to medium heat and warm the mixture for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Once warm, stir in minced garlic and ginger, then add red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook together for about 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until no lumps remain.
  7. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while whisking continuously.
  8. The mixture will thicken visibly within about 30 seconds.
  9. Remove pan from heat and stir in sesame oil and white pepper.
  10. Transfer sauce to a glass jar and let it cool for 10 minutes before sealing.

Notes

This sauce can be stored in an airtight glass jar for up to two weeks in the refrigerator.