Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
This quick and easy sweet and sour sauce recipe is the perfect Chinese dipping sauce, great with dumplings, fried foods, stir fries and so much more! Ready in 5 minutes!
Servings: 8
Calories: 79kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup canned pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar use 3/4 cup for sweeter
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons water to form a slurry - double for a thicker sweet and sour sauce
Instructions
- Whisk the pineapple juice, brown sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce together in a small pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes, or until the sweet and sour sauce thickens.
- Cool and enjoy!
Notes
For a thicker sauce, swirl in another tablespoon or more of the cornstarch slurry until it thickens to your preference.
Pineapple Juice. Avoid fresh pineapple juice, as it can prevent thickening. Processed pineapple juice (canned or jarred) is idea for making sweet and sour sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg