Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Learn how to make a delicious Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping egg rolls, spring rolls, or drizzling over your favorite dishes for that classic sweet and tangy flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/2 cups 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-American
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Cornstarch Slurry:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Whisk together and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch and cold water until smooth, then slowly pour it into the sauce while stirring.
- Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, or until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for dipping egg rolls, spring rolls, or drizzling over sweet and sour chicken or meatballs.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week in an airtight container. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
