Szechuan Sauce

Elevate your meals with this bold and flavorful homemade Szechuan Sauce, a perfect balance of spicy, sweet, and tangy! Crafted with pantry staples like soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and honey, this quick and easy recipe is infused with aromatic garlic, ginger, and the distinctive zing of ground Szechuan peppercorns. Red chili flakes add a fiery kick, while a touch of sesame oil rounds out the rich, umami-packed flavor profile. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have a thick, glossy sauce that’s perfect for stir-fries, dipping sauces, or even as a glaze for meats. Whether you're craving authentic Chinese-inspired cuisine or looking to spice up your everyday dishes, this versatile Szechuan Sauce is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons Soy sauce
• 4 tablespoons Water
• 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Honey
• 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 teaspoon Ginger (minced or grated)
• 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns (ground)
• 1 teaspoon Crushed red chili flakes
• 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon Canola oil

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and honey. Set the mixture aside.

Step 2

In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat the canola oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and sauté for 30-60 seconds, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the ground Szechuan peppercorns and crushed red chili flakes. Cook for an additional 15 seconds, until the spices are aromatic.

Step 6

Pour the soy sauce mixture into the saucepan and stir well to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly to incorporate and avoid lumps.

Step 8

Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 9

Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the sesame oil for a finishing touch of flavor.

Step 10

Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(261.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	432.0

Total Fat 20.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 2.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.7g
Cholesterol 1.0mg	0%
Sodium 2829.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 43.7g
Protein 7.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 49.1mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 327.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.5%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 52.5%