General Tso’s sauce is a popular American-Chinese dish made with chicken, shrimp, or beef and a sweet and savory sauce. The sauce is made with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic. General Tso’s sauce is typically served over white rice.
General Tso’s sauce is said to have been created by chef Peng Chang-kuei in the 1950s in Taiwan. The dish was named after Zuo Zongtang, a Chinese military leader from the Qing dynasty. General Tso’s sauce has become a popular dish in the United States and is now served in many Chinese restaurants.