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schezwan sauce

schezwan-sauce

About

Schezwan Sauce is a popular spicy sauce made from red chilies, garlic, ginger and various other oriental spices. Originating from the Sichuan province of China, it goes well with dishes like spring rolls, noodles, and many other snacks. Its piquant taste adds an aromatic and fiery flavor to the food, making it a favorite among many.

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Recipe

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Ingredients

dry red chillies

15

garlic cloves

10

ginger

1 inch piece

oil

2 tablespoons

soy sauce

1 tablespoon

vinegar

1 tablespoon

sugar

1 tablespoon

black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt to taste

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Directions

Step 1:

Soak the red chillies in warm water for around 30 minutes.

Step 2:

Drain the chillies and then grind them along with garlic and ginger to a coarse paste.

Step 3:

Heat oil in a pan and saute the ground paste for a couple of minutes.

Step 4:

Add soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, black pepper and salt to the pan. Mix well.

Step 5:

Simmer the sauce for around 10 minutes.

Step 6:

Once cooled, store in an airtight container.

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