Szechuan Sauce
Szechuan Sauce is a spicy sauce of Indo- Chinese cuisine, used as a dip or to stir fry.
Preparation Time: 20 minutesCooking Time: 15 minutes
Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- Garlic - 1/2 cup finely chopped
- Ginger - 1/2 cup finely chopped
- Whole Dry Red Chili - 2 cups
- Oil - 1 1/2 cup
- Salt - 1 1/2 tablespoon
- Soy Sauce - 1/2 tablespoon
- Tomato Sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Vinegar - 1 tablespoon
- Red Chili Sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Water - 1/2 cup
( I have given the link of ingredients at the end of the recipe where you can buy them easily)
Steps:
1. Here are all the ingredients. I am using sriracha red chili sauce that already contains vinegar.
1. Here are all the ingredients. I am using sriracha red chili sauce that already contains vinegar.
2. Soak the red chili for 30 minutes or till it gets little soft.
3. Take soaked chili in a grinder. Add 2 tablespoon of water and grind it fine. Do not add a lot of water.
4. Blended perfectly.
5. Chop ginger and garlic finely.
6. Heat 1 1/2 cup of oil in a pan/ wok. Oil works as a preservative for the sauce.
7. Add finely chopped ginger and garlic. Saute for a while.
8. Add the blended red chili. Cover and cook for 2 minutes on medium heat.
9. Add tomato sauce, red chili sauce, soy sauce,vinegar and salt. Cook the mix with sauces and salt for 2 minutes.
10. Add 1/2 cup of water,mix well. Cover the mix and cook for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
11. Cooked nicely. Oil will starts to float on the top. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
12. Store in a dry glass container in fridge. You can store it for 3-4 weeks. Enjoy the sauce as a dip, marinade your favorite food or stir fry with some pasta/ spaghetti.
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Ingredients Reference:
1. Whole Dry Red Chili
2. Soy Sauce
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