Homemade Szechuan Sauce, Vegan and Easy - Lucy & Lentils

Ingredients

• ¼ tsp black ground peppercorns (even better if you have szechuan peppercorns)
• 1 small dried birdseye chilli
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 3 cm piece of fresh ginger (grated)
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar / coconut sugar
• 1 ½ tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
• ½ tsp rice vinegar or white wine vinegar
• 4-5 tbsp water
• If coating over tofu add 1 tbsp corn flour to thicken