Question 1

What is Szechuan sauce?

Accepted Answer

Szechuan Sauce is a hot and spicy sauce that originated in Sichuan province in southwest China. It has a complex and bold combination of flavors, with a nice balance of spiciness and savory flavor to it. It was first introduced in the United States briefly in 1998, to promote the Disney animated movie Mulan. This sauce because hugely popular in the USA after it was introduced by McDonald's. McDonald's Szechuan sauce is usually served with chicken nuggets.

Question 2

What are Sichuan peppercorns?

Accepted Answer

The Szechuan peppercorns are a type of peppercorn from the Sichuan Province. They are famous for their mouth-numbing effect. This is a spice commonly used in the Sichuan cuisine and it contains hydroxy-alpha sanshool so when consumed it produces a tingling, numbing effect that is not similar to the other peppercorns "hot" effect.

Question 3

What does Szechuan sauce taste like?

Accepted Answer

As stated above, the sauce is spicy with a nice tone of sweetness and some tangy flavor to it. Also, it is very deep and rich, with a thick texture, thanks to the cornstarch. In addition, it is a bit salty due to the use of soy sauce, but it can be easily adjusted based on your own liking.

Question 4

Where can you find Szechuan sauce?

Accepted Answer

Obviously, we prefer to make Szechuan sauce at home, since we can play with the ingredients and adjust the taste to our liking. We absolutely love our incredibly versatile recipe, the unique flavor of Szechuan peppercorns, and their numbing sensations. However, if you are short on time, and do not have the necessary ingredients on hand, you could buy it online or at local Asian stores. To buy it online, check out this Amazon link.

Question 5

How do you make McDonald's Szechuan sauce?

Accepted Answer

To make the famous McDonald's Szechuan sauce copycat version of it, you will need the following: 1 cup plus (1/2 cup water for cornstarch mixture) 1/2 cup regular soy sauce 2 tablespoons ginger paste 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/3 teaspoon sesame oil 1/7 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons cornstarch 6 tablespoons brown sugar or granulated sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground Szechuan pepper 1/4 teaspoon coriander 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon lime juice In a pan, over medium heat, combine all the ingredients except cornstarch, vinegar, and lime juice. Heat the mixture for about 4-5 minutes and mix constantly. Next, when the Szechuan sauce begins to bubble, reduce the heat, and simmer for an additional 3 minutes, while constantly stirring.  After that, mix the cornstarch with the remaining 1/2 cup of water until dissolved. Pour the mixture into the pan, over low heat, while continuously mixing. Mix for about 2 more minutes and remove the pan from the heat. The mixture should become thicker by now.  Lastly, add the vinegar and lime juice over it, and properly mix to combine.

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