Low Sodium Sweet & Sour Sauce
Elevate your meals with this flavorful Low Sodium Sweet & Sour Sauce, a healthier twist on the classic condiment! This quick and easy recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, blending wholesome ingredients like unsalted tomato paste, 100% pineapple juice, and a low-sodium soy sauce alternative for a perfectly balanced mix of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Infused with fresh ginger and garlic, the sauce offers a delicious depth of flavor while staying naturally sweetened with honey and completely free of added salt. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry, the sauce achieves a smooth and glossy texture, making it a versatile addition to your favorite stir-fries, marinades, glazes, or as a dipping sauce. Perfect for those watching their sodium intake, this homemade sweet and sour sauce is a guilt-free way to add bold flavor to any dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Unsalted tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 1 cup Pineapple juice (100% juice, no added sugar or salt)
- 1 tablespoon Low sodium soy sauce alternative (like coconut aminos)
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the tomato paste, rice vinegar, pineapple juice, low sodium soy sauce alternative, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic.
Stir the mixture continuously until the ingredients are well combined and begin to simmer, about 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to avoid clumps.
Continue to cook the sauce over medium heat until it begins to thicken, about 3-5 minutes.
Once the sauce reaches your desired consistency, remove it from heat and let it cool slightly.
Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness or tanginess to your preference by adding a little more honey or vinegar, if needed.
Serve the sauce warm or at room temperature as a dipping sauce, glaze, or stir-fry addition.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 112 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 81.5 g | ||
| Protein | 2.9 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 55 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 731 mg | 16% | |
*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.
