Chinese Spicy Garlic Sauce

[Lilith]

It's a dark brown with spicy chilli bits in it and I'll be damned if I can find a recipe how to make it. I love the stuff and need to find a recipe. Anyone have one or know where to find one?

[Neige]

I don't have one, but I will definitely make it when someone finds a recipe for it!!!!! I love the stuff too.

[Lilith]

I think it is this

2 lg. garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. soy sauce
1/4 c. water
1/4 c. honey
2 tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)

cooked til it thickens

[Neige]

Why do you divide the vegetable oil?

[Lilith]

the recipe was for chicken in garlic sauce so part was for sauteeing the chicken

[Neige]

Have you tried it yet?

[Lilith]

Yes.. just made it tonight.

It's not quite right but was still very good.

I made the sauce with A LOT of chilli pepper flakes but it was still not spicy enough. I stir fried veggies and had steamed rice. I also made skewered grilled shrimp with pineapples to go with.

[Neige]

Cool. I have a whole lot of chicken in my fridge so I'll have to try it.

[Lilith]

http://recipes.epicurean.com/recipe/12855/stir-fry-chicken-with-garlic-sauce.html

[WildIrish]

I'd try to incorporate a little rice wine vinegar into the mix. It's used in my recipe for General Tso's chicken, and has a good kick to it. I think it's used in a good number of Chinese recipes.