Description
Learn how to make your own delicious Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect as a dipping sauce or glaze for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
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Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup pineapple juice (or water)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, pineapple juice, and soy sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Add Cornstarch Slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Slowly whisk the slurry into the sauce and continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and adjust sweetness or tanginess by adding more sugar or vinegar if desired. Remove from heat and serve warm as a dipping sauce or glaze for chicken, pork, shrimp, or vegetables.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a teaspoon of grated ginger or minced garlic while simmering.
- The sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
