Description
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 drizzling over your favorite fried dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Make Cornstarch Slurry: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
- Thicken Sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook and stir the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving or storing.
Notes
- This sauce is perfect for dipping, stir-fries, or drizzling over fried dishes like sweet and sour chicken.
- You can adjust the sugar and vinegar ratio for a more tangy or sweeter flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
