**Szechuan Sauce: A Journey of Bold Flavors and Culinary Delights**
Szechuan sauce, also known as Szechuan dipping sauce, is a captivating culinary creation that originated in the Sichuan province of China. This tantalizing sauce is a harmonious blend of sweet, sour, spicy, and salty flavors, capturing the essence of Szechuan cuisine. Its versatility makes it an ideal accompaniment to a wide variety of dishes, from dumplings and spring rolls to chicken, fish, and vegetables.
This article provides a curated collection of Szechuan sauce recipes, each offering a unique take on this beloved condiment. From the classic Szechuan dipping sauce recipe, known for its perfect balance of flavors, to the spicy Szechuan sauce recipe that packs a fiery punch, this article has something for every palate.
Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delectable sauce. Detailed instructions and helpful tips ensure that you can recreate the authentic flavors of Szechuan sauce in the comfort of your own kitchen.
So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the world of Szechuan sauce. Let your taste buds experience the vibrant flavors of this remarkable condiment, and discover how it can elevate your favorite dishes to new heights of deliciousness.
SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE
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
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.
SZECHUAN SAUCE
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
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
RICK AND MORTY SZECHUAN SAUCE
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.
SZECHUAN NOODLES WITH SPICY BEEF SAUCE
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
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.
SHRIMP WITH HOT SAUCE, SZECHUAN STYLE
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
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
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
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.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh vegetables. If you can't find fresh Sichuan peppers, you can substitute ½ teaspoon of ground Sichuan peppercorns.
- To make the sauce ahead of time, simply combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
- When you're ready to use the sauce, heat it over medium heat until warmed through. You can also add a little bit of water or chicken broth to thin it out, if desired.
- Szechuan sauce is a great addition to stir-fries, noodles, and rice dishes. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for dumplings or spring rolls.
- If you like your sauce extra spicy, you can add more chili peppers or Sichuan peppercorns. Just be careful not to overdo it, or the sauce will be too hot to enjoy.
Conclusion:
Szechuan sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to add flavor to your food, give Szechuan sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!
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