Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce (Copycat)

Name: Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce (Copycat)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups water; 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup corn starch; Red food coloring

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
114 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Chinese

Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce (Copycat)

Bianca Bennett

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Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce is the perfect classic Chinese takeout dipping sauce that is bright red in color, sweet and acidic. The perfect dipping sauce for egg rolls, wontons and crispy wonton strips.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/4 cups water , divided
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn starch
Red food coloring (optional, but for authentic color I had to add a few drops)

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Instructions

Add 1 cup water, white vinegar and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the cornstarch to the remaining 1/4 cup of water in a small bowl and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and whisk it all together.
Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.