Gluten-Free Sweet & Sour Sauce
Elevate your favorite dishes with this tantalizing Gluten-Free Sweet & Sour Sauce, a vibrant blend of bold flavors and wholesome ingredients perfect for those sensitive to gluten. Made with pineapple juice, rice vinegar, gluten-free tamari, and a touch of coconut or brown sugar, this recipe strikes the ideal balance between tangy and sweet. With only 10 minutes of total preparation and cook time, this thick, glossy sauce is easy to whip up and makes the perfect accompaniment for dipping, glazing, or enhancing stir-fries. Easily adaptable to be refined sugar-free or grain-free, the recipe is ideal for clean eating enthusiasts aiming to savor classic sweet-and-sour flavors without the unwanted additives. Serve it freshly warm or store it for a versatile, crowd-pleasing condiment you'll keep coming back to!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Pineapple juice (preferably unsweetened)
- 1/3 cup Rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Tamari (gluten-free soy sauce)
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar (or coconut sugar for a refined sugar-free option)
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (or arrowroot powder for grain-free option)
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, tamari, ketchup, brown sugar, and minced garlic.
Whisk the mixture thoroughly over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved and the ingredients are fully blended.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Ensure there are no lumps.
Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan while continuously whisking to prevent clumping.
Bring the sauce to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess by adding a bit more sugar or vinegar, if needed.
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve warm as a dip, glaze, or stir-fry addition, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2091 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 112.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.3 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 94 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
