Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or as a glaze for your favorite crispy dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce until combined.
- Create Slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Once the sauce mixture simmers, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry. Cook and stir for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use this sauce for dipping, stir-fries, or as a glaze for crispy dishes.
- For a tangier flavor, increase the vinegar slightly.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to one week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
