Sweet and Sour Sauce China
Experience the perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors with this homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce inspired by classic Chinese cuisine. Made with simple pantry staples like brown sugar, ketchup, and rice vinegar, and enhanced with the tropical brightness of pineapple juice, this luscious sauce is thickened to perfection with a quick cornstarch slurry. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over crispy chicken, tossing with stir-fried vegetables, or serving as a dipping sauce for egg rolls and dumplings. Whether you're recreating a restaurant favorite or adding a zesty flair to your meal, this sweet and sour sauce is an easy, crowd-pleasing addition to your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons Ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1.5 cups Pineapple juice
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
Instructions
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir the mixture until the brown sugar is completely dissolved.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it until no lumps remain.
Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent any lumps from forming.
Continue to cook the sauce while stirring occasionally. Allow it to simmer for 3-4 minutes or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
376 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 769 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 94.1 g | 34% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 75.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 61 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 419 mg | 9% | |
*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.
