Sauce and Condiment: Sichuan Sauce

A sauce that can be used with chicken, shrimp and tofu.

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 5 mins

Total Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp reduced sodium soy sauce
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
1 tsp sweetener
1/2 tsp sesame oil
3 tbsp reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 tsp cornstarch

Instructions

1. To prepare Sichuan sauce, whisk broth, tomato paste, rice wine vinegar (like Chinkiang), sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch and crushed red pepper to taste in a small bowl.

2. Sauce can be prepared, covered and refrigerated for up to a week in advance.

3. Note: Chinkiang is a dark, slightly sweet vinegar with a smoky flavor. It is available in many Asian specialty markets. If unavailable, balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.