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Panda Express Kung Pao Sauce

Savory, slightly spicy Kung Pao sauce inspired by Panda Express — perfect for stir-fry dishes with chicken, shrimp, or vegetables.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course SAUCE
Cuisine Chinese-Inspired
Servings 1 cup
Calories 55 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions
 

  • Whisk soy sauce, vinegar, hoisin sauce, chili garlic sauce, sugar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
  • Mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
  • Heat sauce mixture in a saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry.
  • Simmer until thick and glossy, then stir in sesame oil.

Notes

Adjust chili garlic sauce depending on desired spice level.
Keyword kung pao sauce, panda express sauce, stir fry sauce