Easy General Tso Sauce

Easy General Tso Sauce

Camila Benitez

How to Make a Delicious Homemade General Tso Sauce. Craving for some 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!🥡😋

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Sauce

Cuisine Asian, Chinese

Servings Tablespoons

Tools

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

How to Store & Re-Heat

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.

Make-Ahead

General Tso sauce can be made and stored in the refrigerator until ready to use. Making the sauce in advance is recommended to allow the flavors to meld and develop further. Once the sauce is made, let it cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container and refrigerating it for up to two weeks. You can also freeze General Tso sauce for more extended storage, up to two months. To freeze, transfer the cooled sauce to a freezer-safe container and label it with the date.

When ready to use, thaw the sauce in the refrigerator overnight, then reheat it as needed. Having General Tso sauce on hand can save time and make meal prep easier, as you can add the sauce to various dishes to boost flavor.

How to Freeze

To freeze General Tso sauce, cool to room temperature first. Once cooled, transfer the sauce to a freezer-safe container, leaving some headspace for expansion, and label it with the date. Next, place the container in the freezer and freeze the sauce for up to two months. When ready to use the sauce, please remove it from the freezer and let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Once thawed, you may need to add a little water or chicken broth to thin the sauce out and restore its original consistency.

Once thawed and reheated, the sauce should be used within a few days and not refrozen. Properly storing and freezing General Tso sauce can help extend its shelf life and ensure you always have some for future meals.

Notes:

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 Facts

Easy General Tso Sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Fat

0.3

Saturated Fat

0.1

Polyunsaturated Fat

0.1

Monounsaturated Fat

0.1

Cholesterol

0.3

Sodium

586

Potassium

Carbohydrates

Fiber

0.02

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

0.04

Vitamin C

0.04

Calcium

Iron

0.1

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods, and portion sizes per household.

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