Description
A classic and versatile Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe that is perfect for dipping or as a sauce over your favorite stir-fry dishes. This homemade version is quick and easy to make, with a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
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For the 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 the Ingredients: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, light brown sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, and optional red food coloring. Stir well.
- Bring to a Boil: Heat the mixture until it comes to a boil.
- Thicken the Sauce: Mix cornstarch and water, then add to the saucepan. Whisk until the sauce thickens.
- Cool and Serve: Let the sauce cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Sauce, Homemade, Asian Sauce, Dipping Sauce, Stir-Fry Sauce
