Citrus Szechuan Noodle Bowl Sauce Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this vibrant Citrus Szechuan Noodle Bowl Sauce, inspired by Athens, Georgia's Grit Vegetarian Restaurant! This sweet and spicy sauce, featuring a kick of sriracha, perfectly complements pressed tofu, sauteed veggies, and thick noodles. Get ready for a flavor explosion in just 20 minutes! Recipe adapted from the Grit Cookbook.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 244.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Citrus Szechuan Noodle Bowl Sauce

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How to Make Citrus Szechuan Noodle Bowl Sauce

  1. In a two-quart saucepan, combine 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon sriracha (or to taste), 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1 clove minced garlic.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and stir occasionally until the mixture begins to simmer (about 5 minutes).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water until smooth.
  4. Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce.
  5. Bring the sauce to a full boil, stirring constantly, for at least one minute, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  6. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite vegetables (such as sauteed red bell peppers, onions, and green beans or sugar snap peas), thick canton noodles, and protein (such as pressed tofu). Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

133 g

Sugar

157g

Fat

0g

Carbs

18g