General Tso’s Sauce
[Vegan]

For the Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons vinegar (rice, rice wine, apple cider, or white)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce (can substitute tamari, dark soy, or low sodium)
• 3 tablespoons water or vegetable stock
• 4 tablespoons sugar (can substitute agave, maple syrup, or brown sugar)
• 1 tablespoons cornstarch (can substitute arrowroot)
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced (see notes)
• 2 teaspoons ginger, minced (see notes)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

For the Sesame Sauce:

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds (or to taste)

Optional Additions:

• Scallions, sliced (for topping)
• Crushed red pepper (to taste)