Chinese Garlic Sauce

Name: Chinese Garlic Sauce
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/2 cup vegetable broth; 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce ((see notes)); 2 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tbsp maple syrup ((see notes)); 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (or less/more to taste); 1/4 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tbsp cornstarch ((see notes)); 1/2 tsp Szechuan peppercorns ((optional)); 2 tsp Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry (optional)); 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil ((see notes)); 4 tsp fresh garlic (minced (4 garlic cloves)); 2 tsp fresh ginger (minced)

Instructions

Prep:7minCook:3min

This Chinese Garlic Sauce is a flavorful, hearty, and satisfying brown stir-fry sauce. It's a delicious homemade alternative to takeout and has the perfect combination of spicy, salty, and sweet flavors! The recipe is vegan, low in fat and calories, and can be made gluten-free!

Updated at: Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:28:07 GMT