Lemon Sweet Sour Sauce
Brighten up your meals with this tantalizing Lemon Sweet Sour Sauce, a quick and easy recipe that packs the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with fresh lemon juice, a touch of sugar, and a hint of umami from soy sauce, this versatile sauce is thickened to perfection with a simple cornstarch slurry. With just 10 minutes from start to finish, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or last-minute dipping needs. Whether you’re drizzling it over crispy chicken, pairing it with spring rolls, or using it as a glaze for grilled veggies, this zesty homemade sauce is sure to become a new favorite. Best of all, it’s made with pantry staples and perfect for meal prep, lasting up to a week in the fridge. Give your dishes a pop of flavor with this irresistible lemon-based twist on classic sweet and sour sauce!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1.5 teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and ketchup until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth.
In a separate bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water to create a slurry, ensuring there are no lumps.
Pour the liquid mixture from the first step into a small saucepan and place it over medium heat.
Once the mixture begins to warm, gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry while continuously whisking to prevent clumping.
Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, whisking frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency (about 2–3 minutes).
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Taste and adjust the sweetness or tanginess, if necessary, by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
Serve warm as a dipping sauce or drizzle over your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
212 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% 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 | 708 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.4 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 104 mg | 2% | |
*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.
