General Tao

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp Soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp Rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup Corn starch
  • 1 tbsp Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 1 tsp Asian hot sauce Thai chilis are also awesome, and even cayenne can work.
  • 1 tsp Sesame seeds Can be put in the sauce while cooking, or served on top, or both.
  • 1/2 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 pinch 5 spices

Preparation

  1. Mix all ingredients, except the corn starch, into a pot. Heat up until it just starts bubbling.
  2. Add the corn starch while whisking. It should reach its maximum thickness within 30 seconds. Turn the fire to low.
  3. Add water and/or corn starch, a little at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
  4. Mix with tofu or chicken in the skillet, leave just long enough to coat thoroughly and reach desired texture.