Best Kung Pao
P.F. Chang's Home Menu Kung Pao Sauce is a commercially packaged sauce sold under the P.F. Chang's Home Menu brand for preparation of Asian-inspired meals at home. It is intended to provide the sweet, savory, spicy flavor profile associated with kung pao-style dishes and can be used with stir-fried...
Why this score?
Convenient heat and recognizable soy-garlic profile, though sweetness, saltiness, and limited Sichuan complexity receive criticism.
Scoring methodology
Distributed by Sun Bird, this pre-mixed condiment aims to replicate the spicy, nutty, and savory profile of traditional Sichuan kung pao chicken.
Why this score?
Convenient and recognizably sweet-spicy, but thin complexity, processed texture, and weak Sichuan character produce middling ratings.
Scoring methodology
Kikkoman Gluten-Free Kung Pao Sauce is a gluten-free sauce for the Sichuan-derived stir-fry style kung pao, from Japan's Kikkoman, incorporated in 1917.
