Description
Learn how to make a delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce at home with this easy recipe. This versatile sauce is perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or as a glaze.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
- Add the Slurry: Once the sauce begins to simmer, slowly whisk in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and let cool slightly before using.
In a separate small bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together to make a slurry.
Continue cooking and stirring until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, about 2–3 minutes.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness or tanginess by varying the amount of sugar or vinegar to taste.
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
