Sweet and sour sauce

Name: Sweet and sour sauce
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: ½ cup water; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar; ⅓ cup light brown sugar; 3 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons cold water

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Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup
Calories
248 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Asian

Sweet and sour sauce

Elizabeth Reed

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Sweet and sour sauce is a quick and easy homemade version of your favorite takeout dish! This silky smooth sauce comes together in a matter of minutes using on-hand pantry ingredients - perfect for a weeknight dinner fix!

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Ingredients

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½ cup water
¼ cup rice wine vinegar (or substitute apple cider vinegar)
⅓ cup light brown sugar packed
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Combine water, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl until well mixed.
Once the sauce mix has come to a boil, stir in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly, for about a minute, until the sauce has thickened.
Remove from heat and use immediately or store in a jar or air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. Reheat and add extra water, as needed, to get it to the right consistency.

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Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 1003mg (42%) Potassium 197mg (6%) Sugar 54g (108%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)