Description
This classic Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce is a perfect blend of tangy and sweet flavors, ideal for dipping, drizzling over stir-fried dishes, or tossing with chicken, pork, or tofu. Made with simple pantry ingredients like rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce, it comes together quickly on the stovetop to add a vibrant, flavorful punch to your favorite meals.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir regularly until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture starts to simmer.
- Prepare Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until fully blended to form a smooth slurry.
- Thicken Sauce: Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering saucepan while stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving or using as desired.
Notes
- Use this sauce as a dipping sauce or drizzle over stir-fried vegetables and proteins for extra flavor.
- Adjust sweetness or acidity by increasing or decreasing sugar and vinegar amounts to your taste.
- Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
