Szechuan Sauce Spicy Homemade Szechuan Sauce with Garlic, Ginger, and Chili Heat Ingredients: 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce (or sambal oelek) 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground Szechuan peppercorns 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated 1/2 cup water 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening) 1 tablespoon cold water (if using cornstarch) Directions: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and ground Szechuan peppercorns. Set aside. In a saucepan over medium heat, add a touch of oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in the prepared sauce mixture and bring to a gentle simmer. In a separate bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to create a slurry (if using). Add the slurry to the simmering sauce and cook for another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week. Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cooking Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes Kcal: 35 kcal per 2 tbsp | Servings: ~8 servings #szechuan #szechuansauce #spicysauce #asianrecipes #homemadesauces #garlicginger #quickasianfood #chilisauce #szechuanpeppercorn #asiancondiments #stirfrysauce #saucelovers #fieryflavors #easyhomemaderecipes #spicygoodness #hotandsavory #veganfriendlysauce #homemadechinesefood #boldflavorboost #zestyinspiration Meet your new favorite sauce: this Szechuan Sauce is fiery, garlicky, and seriously addictive! Stir-fry, dip, drizzle—just YES.

Spicy Korean Chicken Fiery Gochujang Korean Chicken with Sticky-Sweet Heat Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean red chili paste) 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sesame oil 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons brown sugar 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 green onion, thinly sliced (for garnish) 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish) Cooked white rice or lettuce leaves, for serving Directions: In a bowl, whisk together gochujang, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger until smooth. Add chicken to the marinade, mix to coat well, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for stronger flavor). Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve excess) and sauté for 6-8 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Pour in remaining marinade and simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve hot with rice or in lettuce wraps. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Marinate Time: 30 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 325 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #koreanchicken #spicykoreanfood #gochujang #gochujangchicken #spicychicken #koreanbbq #koreanrecipes #easykoreanfood #weeknightdinners #flavorfulchicken #asianmeals #stickychicken #sweetheat #koreanhomecooking #marinatedchicken #umamiflavor #hotandsavory #homemadekorean #lettucewraps #spicydinner Turn up the heat! This Spicy Korean Chicken is rich with gochujang flavor and perfectly sticky. Serve it over rice or in lettuce wraps!