Teresa's Recipes
Sweet and Sour Sauce
This homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce is a perfect blend of tangy, sweet, and spicy flavors. It's an all-purpose sauce that's not just for Chinese dishes but also for other cuisine. Ideal for dipping your favorite finger foods, or drizzling over stir-fries, it's a sauce that will elevate your dishes to a restaurant-like quality.
Ingredients
- 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon Ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1/4 cup Pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup White vinegar
- 1/4 cup Ketchup
Dietary Notes
- Servings: 1 cup
- Dish Type: Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 25 per tablespoon
- Fat: 0g
- Carbs: 6g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Sugar: 5g
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, pineapple juice, soy sauce, garlic powder, ginger powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until the cornstarch is fully dissolved to create a slurry.
- Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while stirring to prevent lumps from forming.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer while stirring constantly.
- Allow the sauce to cook for 5-7 minutes, continuing to stir, until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the sauce to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will continue to thicken as it cools.
- Use the sauce as a dipping sauce for chicken, pork, or vegetables, or drizzle over stir-fries or rice dishes. Enjoy!
Tips
- For a fruitier flavor, you can substitute the pineapple juice with orange juice or apple juice.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce substitute.
- The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.