How to Make a Delicious Homemade General Tso Sauce. Craving for som e Chinese takeout? We've got you covered with this easy make-ahead Homemade General Tso stir-fry sauce.
This make-ahead General Tso Sauce recipe can be used for quick stir-fry dishes when you do not have much time for a weeknight dinner; make a batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to 1 month!🥡😋
How to Make General Tso Sauce
Note: The full instructions are provided in the recipe card below.
In a sterilized airtight glass jar, add all the sauce ingredients except the chicken broth and cornstarch and shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Every time before you use the concentrated General Tso Sauce, make sure you shake the jar well, then pour ⅓ cup of the sauce into a bowl and add ½ cup broth and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mix well again and stir into any nearly completed stir-fry dish and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens about 1 minute.
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Recipe
Easy General Tso Sauce
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Chinese black vinegar or rice wine vinegar
- ½ cup Shaoxing or dry sherry
- ½ cup low sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup Mushroom flavored dark soy sauce , dark soy sauce
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Additional:
- ½ cup warm water combined with Knorr ½ teaspoon Granulated Chicken flavor bouillon
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- In a sterilized airtight glass jar, add all the sauce ingredients except the chicken broth and cornstarch and shake to combine. Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Every time before you use the General Tso Sauce, make sure you shake well the jar, then pour ⅓ cup of the sauce into a bowl and add ½ cup broth and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, mix well again and stir into any nearly completed stir-fry dish and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens about 1 minute.
Notes
- To store: General Tso sauce, transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to two weeks. Before storing, make sure the sauce has cooled to room temperature. Once refrigerated, the sauce will thicken, so you may need to thin it out with a little water or chicken broth before reheating it. When reheating the sauce, you can do so on the stovetop or in the microwave.
- To reheat: On the stovetop, place the sauce in a small saucepan over low heat and occasionally stir until heated. If reheating in the microwave, transfer the sauce to a microwave-safe container and heat it in 15-second intervals, stirring after each interval until heated. Be careful not to overheat the sauce, as it can burn and lose flavor. Overall, storing and reheating General Tso sauce is simple and easy, making it a convenient sauce to have on hand for future meals.
- Store the sauce in an airtight glass jar in the fridge for up to 1 month.
- General Tso sauce is robust and always benefits from more aromatics. Garlic, ginger, green onion, and dried chili pepper are the most common aromatics used in General Tso sauces or other Chinese sauces, and I highly recommend using them.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided is an estimate, calculated using standard data sources. Actual values may vary based on ingredient brands, preparation methods, and portion sizes. This information is for general reference only and should not be considered a substitute for professional dietary advice.
