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    Home » Recipes » Indo-Chinese Recipes

    Szechuan Hot Sauce Recipe

    Published: February 19, 2018 · Modified: June 10, 2021 by Uma Raghupathi · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 6 Comments

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    Spicy dishes are nothing new at Simple Sumptuous Cooking but today's recipe will open the floodgates to a ton of options in adding flavor to just about any dish! That's the magic of Szechuan Hot Sauce!

    A jar is filled with Szechuan hot sauce is on the table

    I have prepared several ready-to-cook Indian spice mixes and shared some of them too, but none similar to the one today, because this recipe has its roots in eastern Asia. Szechuan Hot Sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that can be used to spice up anything from fried rice or noodles to snacks like spring rolls, and vegan nuggets.

    The homemade Szechuan sauce can also be refrigerated for months without any change in taste or flavor. It is a sauce that will exceed your expectations, in every dimension you can imagine.

    The traditional way of Szechuan Sauce involves using original chile peppers from Sichuan. But my simpler version is to use New Mexico chilies that are also likened to an Indian version called "Byadagi" pepper. This is not an uncommon item in any grocery store, but my intention is to share the recipe that needs no preservatives for less than half the cost!

    New Mexico chili will definitely fall under the "very spicy" category but gives excellent flavor and texture to this sauce. It starts with a base of sauteed ginger, garlic, and onions, and lets the chilies simmer in it. Packed into this paste are flavor from tamari, and sweetness from brown sugar.

    This sauce is perfect for putting a new twist on your favorite chili recipe or stir-fry. For a tasty party snack, Hakka noodles, Spicy vegan noodles, coat Cauliflower or tofu wings with Szechuan Sauce and bake or grill.

    If you’ve tried this recipe then don’t forget to leave a rating and let me know how you liked it in the comments below, I love hearing from you! Follow me on social media Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest. 

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    A jar is filled with Szechuan hot sauce is on the table

    Szechuan Hot Sauce Recipe

    Uma Raghupathi
    Szechuan Hot Sauce is a sweet and spicy sauce that can be used to spice up anything from fried rice or noodles to snacks like spring rolls, and vegan nuggets. The homemade Szechuan sauce can also be refrigerated for months without any change in taste or flavor.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time:30 mins
    Cook Time:21 mins
    Total Time:51 mins
    Course :Condiment, Side Dish
    Cuisine :Chinese, Indian
    Diet :Vegan
    Allergen :Dairy free, Peanut free
    Difficulty :Easy
    Servings 1 small jar
    Calories 157 kcal

    Equipment

    • Non-Stick Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 10-12 New Mexico chili
    • 5-7 red dry chilies - byadagi
    • 2 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
    • 3-4 tablespoon sesame oil or any cooking oil
    • 1 small onion
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 -2 teaspoon Tamari or use soy sauce
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1-2 tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar
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    Instructions
     

    • Remove the stem of the chilies (if you prefer a milder flavor, remove the seeds too)
    • Soak them in hot water for 30 minutes.
    • Drain the water and blend them with 3 tablespoon of water.
    • Place a pan over medium heat and drizzle 3-4 teaspoons of sesame or vegetable oil.
    • As the oil heats up, add ginger and garlic paste. Saute them for about 2 minutes.
    • Add chopped onions and continue to saute until they turn translucent.
    • Add the blended chili paste and cook for 5 mins.
    • Add salt, apple cider vinegar, sugar, tamari or soy sauce, black pepper and stir well.
    • Cook for another 5 minutes or until oil separates from pan.
    • If you prefer the mild version at this point, you could add more sugar and Tamari.

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    Notes

    • Refrigerate the sauce for longer shelf life.
    • Use brown sugar or jaggery for sweeteners.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is an estimation only.

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    The Szechuan sauce is ready! Make any meal come alive with the explosive flavor of Szechuan Sauce!

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    Comments

    1. Valentina

      February 21, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      This seems like it would become a must-have pantry item pretty quickly. I'd use it all the time!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Jessica Robinson

      February 21, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      Oooohhh. Yum! I bet this would be awesome in a sweet and sour sauce to dip coconut shrimp!!5 stars

      Reply
    3. Pam

      February 21, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Oh my goodness! I love this. I've pinned it to make as soon as possible. Great recipe!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Molly Kumar

      February 21, 2018 at 8:04 pm

      Schezwan sauce is one of our fav sauce to have at home. I do make it from time to time n will try your recipe next.5 stars

      Reply
    5. Allison Mattina

      February 21, 2018 at 7:38 pm

      I would use this sauce ALL the time! It looks amazing. I'm all about spicy.5 stars

      Reply
      • Uma Raghupathi

        February 21, 2018 at 8:05 pm

        Thank you Allison. This is my favorite hot sauce:)

        Reply

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