Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Calories
168 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Chinese
Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Description
The Sweet and Sour Sauce involves heating pineapple juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, and low sodium soy sauce together to blend the flavors. Bringing this mixture to a boil helps dissolve the sugar and develop a homogenized sauce base. A slurry of cornstarch and water is then whisked in to thicken the sauce to a smooth, glossy texture, which coats dishes nicely.
The resulting sauce has a flavorful balance of sweetness from the pineapple and sugar, acidity from the vinegar and ketchup, and umami from the soy sauce. The light thickening ensures it clings well to proteins or vegetables when served.
This sauce is ideal for use in stir-fries, dipping sauces, or as a glaze for cooked meats and seafood. Allowing it to cool before serving lets it set slightly without losing the sheen or taste.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
- 3 drops red food coloring , optional
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add the pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and food coloring to a saucepan on medium heat.
- Stir well until it comes to a boil.
- Mix the water and cornstarch together and add it to the saucepan.
- Whisk well until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the sauce has thickened.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 168 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 168kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Sodium | 279mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 160mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6.5mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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