Rick and Morty
A wild sci-fi cartoon about a genius grandpa and his grandson, where a whole episode revolved around one legendary dipping sauce.
Rick and Morty is an adult animated series about a mad scientist and his grandson traveling across parallel universes, and one of the show's most meme-worthy elements is Szechuan sauce, which Rick becomes obsessed with getting his hands on after it was released as a limited promotion in one episode. The joke itself grew out of a real limited-time McDonald's promotion, but in the show it became a symbol of the character's absurd, exaggerated obsession. The series' atmosphere is dark comedy with sci-fi elements. Here are recipes in the spirit of the show — sauces and dishes with character, for those who like it spicy and a little offbeat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Szechuan sauce from Rick and Morty?
In one episode, Rick becomes obsessed with tracking down this sauce from his past — the joke references a real limited-time McDonald's promotion, but in the show it grew into an absurd, iconic meme.
Is Szechuan sauce real or made up?
The name references real Szechuan cuisine (spicy, with its distinctive peppercorn), but the specific sauce from the show is a fictional product tied to one promotion, with no official recipe.
What does our version of the sauce look like?
Our recipe is a homemade interpretation of a spicy-sweet soy-based dipping sauce with garlic and ginger notes, inspired by the general idea of an Asian dipping sauce, without claiming to recreate it exactly.