Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce
Tangy, vibrant, and effortlessly homemade, this Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and zesty flavors, making it a must-have for your favorite Asian-inspired dishes. Made with pineapple juice, tangy white vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce, this classic sauce gets a rich, glossy texture from a cornstarch slurry and an aromatic burst from fresh minced garlic and grated ginger. Ready in just 10 minutes with simple pantry staples, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with crispy chicken, stir-fried veggies, or even as a dipping sauce for egg rolls. With its irresistible combination of flavors and easy preparation, this sweet and sour sauce is sure to elevate your weeknight meals while being a crowd-pleaser for all.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 0.25 cup white vinegar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 0.33 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and brown sugar.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot, stirring well to incorporate their flavors into the sauce.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water together to create a slurry.
Gradually pour the slurry into the saucepan while continuously stirring to avoid lumps.
Continue cooking the sauce on medium heat, stirring constantly, until it starts to thicken. This should take about 2–3 minutes.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from the heat.
Allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving or storing. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
463 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1417 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.4 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.9 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 463 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
