Sichuan Sauce

By nancyjcanzi

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar, (see Ingredient Note) or balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
1. Whisk broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce, oil, cornstarch and red pepper in a small bowl. Tip:
Ingredient 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.

Nutrition Facts
Calories 15, Total Fat 1 g, Sodium 75 mg, Carbohydrate 2 g, Potassium 56 mg.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet