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Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Sweet and Sour Sauce is the classic tangy sweet dipping sauce of Chinese restaurants with just six ingredients ready in less than 10 minutes!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 168 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 drops Red food coloring , optional
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Add the pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and food coloring to a saucepan on medium heat.
  2. Stir well until it comes to a boil.
  3. Mix the water and cornstarch together and add it to the saucepan.
  4. Whisk well until the cornstarch is fully incorporated and the sauce has thickened.
  5. Allow to cool before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 168kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Sodium 279mg (12%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Sugar 35g (70%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 31mg (3%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 168

% 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.