![]() ![]() That’ll probably be enough for most people. The spiciest of the three General Tso chicken sauce recipes calls for three teaspoons of sriracha and three chopped Chinese dried red chilies per finished cup of sauce to really bring the fire. While most General Tso chicken recipes tend to lean heavily on the sweet, savory and tart flavor aspects – you can tailor the spice levels to your own liking. Play around with the sugar levels until you’re happy! How sweet is too sweet? Well, that depends on how sweet you like it, right?!įor my sweet version of this General Tso sauce, I use three tablespoons of sugar for every finished cup of sauce. ![]() While the thickness in the glaze comes from cornstarch mixed with water, the sweetness usually originates from sugar. Regardless of the true taste of the original Chinese General Tso preparations, the recipe has sweetened considerably since becoming a beloved Chinese-American restaurant staple. Pro tip: if you must breathe actual fire, you can always add a few whole dried chilis to your wok when cooking and coating your protein in sauce. While this version definitely brings some heat, the overall flavor is undeniably a General Tso preparation. Hot: Like a little fire? Similar to the original – just double up on the sriracha, and add a few chopped Chinese dried red chilies.This simple variation on the original just doubles down on the sugar. Sweet: No matter where the actual roots of General Tso chicken originate, the recipe has leaned towards the sweeter side of things as it evolved on these shores and catered to the American palate.This is a balanced sauce that honors the Chinese-American classic. There is a negligible bit of heat here, but I wouldn’t go so far as classify it as spicy. ![]() Regular: The quintessential flavor of a balanced General Tso recipe.I’ve included three variations of this stir fry sauce – so you can tailor your own homemade General Tso sauce to your palate. Coat whatever protein you’re using and serve.Īnd that’s it! I told you it was easy! And, if you want to learn how to make General Tso chicken, have a look at my baked recipe here. Cook for a minute until sauce thickens and turn the heat off.Give the cornstarch and water a quick stir and slowly add to the simmering sauce while stirring.Put all the ingredients for the sauce – EXCEPT for cornstarch and water mixture – in a medium size pot and bring to a gentle boil.Cornstarch: Mixed with a bit of water, cornstarch will create the thick, glossy consistency we associate with many Chinese-American sauces.Granulated Sugar: If you like it sweet, you know what to do!.Rice Vinegar: Rice vinegar adds a wonderful tart zing that is slightly more subdued than white or red wine vinegar.Sriracha: Heat and sweet are the hallmarks of this famous Asian chili sauce.Hoisin Sauce: Thick, dark, sweet and salty – hoisin sauce adds a candied, pungent kick to our General Tso stir fry sauce.Soy Sauce: The universal bringer of earthy umami perfection in Asian food the world over!.Tomato Paste: Concentrated tomatoey goodness – without the added moisture fresh tomato sauce would impart.Use vegetable broth or water for a vegan version. Chicken Broth: This provides the savory undertones to our General Tso sauce.The only differences are whether you decide on the regular version – or opt for one of the sweeter or spicier variants.Īside from scratching that flavor itch that sometimes it seems only delivery Chinese can reach, there’s comfort in the uniformity of flavor no matter what protein you decide on.Įven though there are three versions of this sauce, there are also common thread ingredients that appear throughout the variations. They all make a wonderfully tangy, sweet, savory (and spicy, if you’re into that!) glossy glaze for your protein of choice. The three sauces here are going to turn out essentially the same from a texture and viscosity standpoint. In fact, General Tso’s is probably the most well known Asian fried chicken recipe of all. General Tso sauce is a mixture of a few simple ingredients that make up the tangy, savory and sweet flavor of one of the most iconic Americanized Chinese recipes. Because as much I sometimes wish it were otherwise, we just can’t get by on takeout alone! ![]() YUM!īut some nights, you just gotta cook. It has a spicy, tangy sweetness that I am just drawn to in a big way. On those nights, if we’re ordering Chinese, I’ll usually go for General Tso tofu. And sometimes a break from cooking is just what the doctor ordered. Sweet, savory, tangy and spicy, this Chinese-American sauce is perfect on Hunan style chicken, tofu and shrimp. This easy to make General Tso Sauce is perfect for those nights you’re craving delivery, but need the loving touch of a home cooked meal. ![]()
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