General Tso's Secret
General Tso's Secret
General Tso's Secret is a spicy and complex, MSG-free seasoning blend. It is also called General Tso seasoning, General Tso’s seasoning, General Tso chicken seasoning, General Tso spicy, General Tsos, or General Xiao.
General Tso, or Zuo Zongtang, was indeed a real person. This 19th-century Chinese military leader was born in the Hunan province, and this dish was originally created—in Taiwan in the 1950s—with Hunan-style flavors, as a nod to this general and his career. This dish has changed quite a bit since its inception, but our spice blend incorporates the hot, fermented, salty, oniony, garlicky, culinary legacy of the region.
Businesses that frequently purchase General Tso’s Secret are:
- brew pubs;
- gastro pubs;
- food trucks;
- catering companies;
- independent spice shops;
- olive oil shops;
- butchers;
- seasoning companies; and
- companies that manufacture sauces and dips
Flavor Profile
General Tso’s Secret delivers umami flavor with savory and nutty undertones, with a bit of spice and punchy citrus notes.
How To Use
Naturally, use General Tso’s Secret to make a delicious and surprisingly simple General Tso’s Chicken. Swap it in as the base seasoning when making Udon Noodle Soup or enjoy it in a miso ramen bowl. This blend adds heat and depth to Asian Chicken Lettuce Rolls. Choose this when making Pork Wontons if you want spicy flavors instead of smoky ones. Or try it on Oven Roasted Beef Brisket for a spicy twist on an American classic.
| Also Called | Smoked Serrano peppers, dried Serrano, or red Serrano pepper |
| Ingredients | Onion, garlic, sesame, paprika, soy sauce powder (tamari soy sauce (soybeans, salt, sugar) and Non-GMO Maltodextrin), sea salt, ginger, Thai chile powder |
| Flavor Profile | Umami flavor, savory and nutty undertones, spicy, punchy citrus |
| Recommended Uses | Chicken, soups, stews, dips, pork, wraps, wontons, beef |
| Cuisine | Chinese, Asian, American |
| How To Store | Airtight container in a cool, dark place |
| Shelf Life | 6-12 months |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size1 tsp
Amount Per Serving
Calories14
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0g
Monounsaturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium123mg5%
Total Carbohydrate2.5g1%
Dietary Fiber0.8g3%
Total Sugars0.1g
Added Sugars0g0%
Sugar Alcohol0.0g
Protein0.5g1%
Vitamin D0mcg0%
Calcium9mg1%
Iron0mg1%
Potassium40mg1%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. These values were calculated and therefore are approximate. For more accuracy, testing is advised.
