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Sweet and Sour Sauce

Quick Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Everyone Will Love

This Sweet and Sour Sauce is a quick and easy recipe that transforms meals with its perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch substitute with arrowroot for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar cider vinegar can be used
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar can be replaced with honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup ketchup substitute with homemade ketchup or tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce coconut aminos works for soy-free version

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • small saucepan
  • whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Sweet and Sour Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth, creating a slurry. Set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, mix together rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce over medium heat. Stir gently as you bring the mixture to a boil.
  3. Once the sauce reaches a boil, gradually stir in the cornstarch slurry while mixing continuously. Cook for about 30 seconds.
  4. Continue to cook on medium heat for an additional 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until sauce thickens.
  5. Remove from heat, allow to cool slightly before use. Store in a glass container if not using immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 250mgPotassium: 10mgSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight glass container for up to 2 weeks. Reheat gently to preserve texture.

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