Best 9 Szechuan Sauce Recipes

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Szechuan sauce, a staple of Chinese cuisine, is a versatile condiment that adds a spicy and flavorful kick to a variety of dishes. This popular sauce is known for its bold and complex flavor profile, characterized by a balance of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty notes. Made from a blend of chili peppers, garlic, ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce, Szechuan sauce is a flavorful addition to stir-fries, noodles, dumplings, and other popular Chinese dishes. In this article, we'll explore the best Szechuan sauce recipes and provide step-by-step instructions on how to make this delicious sauce at home.

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SZECHUAN SAUCE



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Make and share this Szechuan Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Evie in Peru

Categories     Szechuan

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon asian chili-garlic sauce
1 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Mix ginger, garlic, red pepper, soy sauce, chili garlic sauce and sugar in a pan and warm to near boiling.
  • Combine broth and cornstarch in small bowl; stir to dissolve cornstarch.
  • Stir the cornstarch mixture into the soy mixture. Stir until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 387.4, Carbohydrate 5.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.6

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE



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Tired of using ground beef the same old way? Try this spicy dish! Feel free to double the sauce if you like it really saucy! Update: the hoisin sauce is quite sweet, so you might start off with just a little and work your way up!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Meat

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (start off with just a little and work your way up)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup beef broth
1/3 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 ounces vermicelli, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
  • Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
  • Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Stir in ground beef.
  • Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.
  • Yield: 4 servings.

RICK AND MORTY SZECHUAN SAUCE



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Idea from Binging with Babish. Simplified instructions. Enjoy, wubba wubba lub dub.

Provided by Alex Fernandes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 26m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

½ cup soy sauce
½ cup white vinegar
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon yeast extract spread (such as Marmite®)
½ teaspoon sesame oil
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon xanthan gum

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, white vinegar, water, sugar, corn syrup, cider vinegar, pepper, yeast extract spread, sesame oil, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger in a bowl. Mix well and pour sauce into a pot.
  • Pour 1/4 cup sauce into a small bowl. Add cornstarch; mix and add back to the main sauce.
  • Pour another 1/4 cup sauce into the bowl; add xanthan gum. Mix and pour through a strainer back in the main sauce.
  • Heat the pot of sauce over medium heat. Cook, whisking briskly, until gooey and thickened, 6 to 10 minutes. Strain sauce into a container; cover with plastic wrap and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.6 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 628.8 mg, Sugar 9.5 g

SZECHUAN SPAGHETTI (NOODLES WITH SPICY MEAT SAUCE)



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Make and share this Szechuan Spaghetti (Noodles With Spicy Meat Sauce) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

4 tablespoons oil
1/4 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 stalk scallion, finely chopped
1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb ground beef
1 tablespoon sherry wine
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown bean sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2-1 tablespoon chili paste with garlic
10 water chestnuts, finely chopped
1/4 cup szechwan preserved vegetables, diced
4 -6 dried black mushrooms (soaked in boiling water 20 minutes, stems removed, diced)
6 -8 ounces whole bamboo shoots, diced
1/4 cup chicken stock
1 lb fresh Chinese noodles (medium)
1 tablespoon sesame seed oil
5 teaspoons light soy sauce
5 teaspoons sesame seed oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok to 275°F.
  • Stir-fry ginger and scallion 1 minute.
  • Turn up heat to 425F, and add the meat.
  • Stir-fry 3 minutes.
  • Add sherry and soy sauce.
  • Cook 1 minute, and remove from wok.
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil in wok to 275°F.
  • Add bean sauce, hoisin sauce, and sugar.
  • Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add chili paste, water chestnuts, preserved vegetables, mushrooms, and bamboo.
  • Stir-fry 2 minutes.
  • Add pork and chicken stock.
  • Cook 5 minutes at 250°F.
  • Put noodles into boiling water, and cook uncovered 3-5 minutes.
  • Drain, and rinse with cold water, then with hot water.
  • Mix with sesame seed oil.
  • Arrange noodles on platter, and pour meat mixture over them.
  • Serve in individual bowls, adding 1 tsp soy sauce& 1 tsp sesame seed oil to each bowl.

KERRI'S SZECHUAN SAUCE



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A spicy sauce that is great with vegetables, chicken, or beef.

Provided by KerriJ

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons rice wine
1 tablespoon white sugar
2 teaspoons ground white pepper
¼ cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice wine, sugar, and white pepper together in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Pour into the saucepan; simmer until sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 33.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.8 g, Sodium 638.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

WHOLE RED SNAPPER IN SZECHUAN HOT SAUCE



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My Mom would prepare this dish using the whole fish. I prefer fillets. Adjust the amount of hot bean sauce to fit your guest taste.

Provided by Peter Pan

Categories     Szechuan

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 (8 ounce) red snapper fillets (or whole red snapper)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry white wine
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chili bean sauce
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Rub the fish with soy sauce and dry wine mixture.
  • Let the fish fillets marinated in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet, saute the fish fillets for about 3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the fillets, add garlic, green onion, ginger, chili bean sauce, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar and water.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil before adding the fish fillets back to the skillet.
  • Braise the fish in the sauce for about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Mix the cornstarch with 2 tsp of water, stir in the sauce and cook for another minute.
  • Sprinkle with sesame oil (optional) and serve immediately with steamed rice and your favorite steamed vegetables.

SHRIMP WITH HOT SAUCE, SZECHUAN STYLE



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I've had this recipe many times, varying the vegetable with my mood and with what I had on hand. A little hot oil added to the dish is also a nice touch. Adapted from a recipe by Rose Cheng. In the posted pic, I was in the mood for even more vegetables, so I doubled the sauce when I added those (very easy to do). In that one, besides the carrots, I also used shiitake mushrooms, scallions, bok choy, and bean sprouts. Use whatever types and amounts of veggies you like, just cook them crisp-tender.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 26m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb fresh shrimp, shelled and deveined
3 tablespoons cooking oil (total amount approximate)
8 dried hot red chili peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 carrot, sliced thinly
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine (or other dry white wine)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 cup water
3 -4 cups hot steamed rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together ingredients for the seasoning sauce in a small bowl and keep near the cooking area.
  • Stir together the cornstarch and water in a small dish and keep near the cooking area.
  • Heat small amount of oil in wok or large skillet.
  • Add shrimp and stir-fry until they just turn pink and start to curl; remove from pan and set aside.
  • Add a little oil to pan (if needed) and heat.
  • Add dried peppers and garlic to pan and cook just until you start to smell them; do not allow to burn.
  • Add the carrots and cook for 1- 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Return the shrimp to the pan and toss with the carrots.
  • Re-stir contents of seasoning bowl and add to pan.
  • Quickly stir all ingredients.
  • Re-stir the cornstarch and water slurry and add to the pan.
  • Stir mixture and cook until sauce thickens and shrimp are coated with sauce.
  • Remove from heat and serve with steamed rice (if desired).

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY VEGGIE SAUCE



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I took my recipe for Recipe#48760 because it is so popular, and changed it to make it vegetarian! So good with lots of veggies! Enjoy! NOTE:I have used frozen stir fry vegetaables to keep this recipe quick and easy, but also added fresh vegetables for those who can take a few more minutes. They are just suggestions, you may add whatever vegetables you would like!

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Spaghetti

Time 45m

Yield 4-6

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 ounces veggie crumbles (I use Morning Star Meal Starters-1/2 of a 12 oz. pkg.)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (12 -16 ounce) package frozen stir fry vegetables (I use Oriental)
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup sliced napa cabbage
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1/4 cup sliced water chestnuts
3/4 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1/2-1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper (you control the heat!)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4-1/3 cup hoisin sauce (this is a sweet sauce, so start out with the lower amount and add as desired)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 ounces whole wheat spaghetti, cooked
1/2 cup sliced green onion

Steps:

  • Brown veggie crumbles in oil in a large skillet, about 3 minutes; set aside and keep warm.
  • Cook stir fry vegetables as directed on package. Set aside.
  • If not using the frozen stir fry vegetables, saute cut vegetables for about 5-10 minutes, or until desired doneness. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion, garlic, ginger and red pepper in hot sesame oil until tender.
  • Combine cornstarch and vegetable broth, whisking until smooth.
  • Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
  • Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
  • Stir in veggie crumbles and cooked vegetables.
  • Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions. This is also good with brown rice.

SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE



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In military chow halls this is called Yakisoba... but don't let that discourage you from making this for your fam! This is awesome and can be easily converted from meat-eating to vegetarian-friendly (for those 14 - 16 year olds that decided cows are unedible, if you know what I mean) - change out the meat with meatless burger...

Provided by Nikki 66RQS

Categories     Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 c onion, chopped
2 tsp garlic, chopped
1 1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/2 tsp dry crushed red pepper
2 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp cornstarch
3/4 c beef broth, reduced sodium
1/3 c hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce, dark
8 oz vermicelli, cooked
1/2 c green onion, sliced thinly

Steps:

  • 1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
  • 2. Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients hot sesame oil until tender.
  • 3. Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth. Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in ground beef.
  • 4. Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your Szechuan sauce.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make Szechuan sauce, so feel free to tweak the recipe to suit your own taste.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Szechuan sauce should be cooked until it is slightly thickened and bubbly, but not for too long or it will lose its flavor.
  • Serve the sauce immediately. Szechuan sauce is best when served fresh and hot.

Conclusion:

Szechuan sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is perfect for stir-fries, noodles, and dumplings. With its complex flavor and unique blend of spices, Szechuan sauce is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting sauce to try, give Szechuan sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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