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How to make Szechuan Sauce

You will need:

• 1 teaspoon Szechuan Peppercorns (or sub black peppercorns)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce (or coconut aminos for a gluten-free option)
• 3 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, brown sugar or sugar alternative
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar (or black vinegar)
• 1 tablespoon Chinese cooking wine or mirin
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely minced
• 1 tablespoon of dried chillis
• ½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
• Optional- 2-3 teaspoons corn starch, to thicken, see notes.

How to make:

1. Toast Szechuan peppercorns in a hot dry skillet over medium heat, until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes. Crush.
2. Place all ingredients in a bowl or jar and whisk until well combined.
3. Whisk in 2 teaspoons cornstarch.
4. Enjoy!