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4.94 from 44 votes

5-Minute Szechuan Sauce

This 5-Minute Szechuan Sauce is quick and easy to prepare, and perfect as a stir-fry or dipping sauce.  Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: 30 minute, 5 ingredient

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional*)
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a bowl until combined.  Taste, and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Use immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 4 days.

Notes

*For a thicker sauce, include the cornstarch.  (The sauce need to be heated to a simmer in order to thicken.)
**If you would like a spicier sauce, double the amount of crushed red pepper flakes.  For a sweeter sauce, add more maple syrup.