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Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Chinese · Condiment · 15 min total

A classic Chinese condiment perfect for dipping egg rolls, dumplings, or as a glaze for fried chicken. This homemade version balances tangy vinegar with pineapple sweetness.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from canned pineapple)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, remaining water, ketchup, soy sauce, and pineapple juice. Whisk over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry while whisking continuously.
4. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a syrupy consistency. Remove from heat.
5. Let cool completely before serving. Sauce will thicken further as it cools.

Tips

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• For a thicker sauce, add an extra teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with water.
• Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar to taste.

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