Sweet and Sour Sauce

Name: Sweet and Sour Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 cup pineapple juice (canned or bottled); 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1/4 cup cold water

A glossy, tangy Chinese-American dipping sauce made from pineapple juice, rice vinegar, and ketchup, balanced with a touch of soy and sugar. Ready in minutes and perfect with fried dishes, spring rolls, and dumplings.

15 minEasyServes 860 cal/serving

ChineseSauceStovetopVeganVegetarianLow CarbKosher-styleDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeLow-SodiumPork-Free

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice (canned or bottled)
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water

Instructions

1

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 cup pineapple juice (canned or bottled), 1/4 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free), and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar and bring to a gentle simmer.
2

In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water until smooth to make a slurry.
3

Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens and turns glossy.
4

Remove from heat. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired. Serve warm or let cool before storing in a jar in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Questions

How long does Sweet and Sour Sauce keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. It also freezes flat in a bag for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Sweet and Sour Sauce?

Yes. As written it serves 8. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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