Description
A classic and versatile Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe that balances the perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Ideal for drizzling over your favorite stir-fries or as a dipping sauce for appetizers.
Ingredients
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Sweet and Sour Sauce:
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 3 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Saucepan: Combine pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and food coloring in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Bring to Boil: Stir mixture until it reaches a boil.
- Prepare Cornstarch Mixture: Mix cornstarch and water in a separate bowl, then add to the saucepan.
- Thicken Sauce: Whisk until the sauce thickens and cornstarch is fully incorporated.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the sauce to cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Sauce, Asian Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Stir-Fry Sauce
