Description
This classic Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce is a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Made with simple ingredients like rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce, it’s a versatile sauce that can be used as a dipping sauce or poured over chicken, pork, or stir-fried vegetables to give dishes a deliciously vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- ½ cup rice vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- â…“ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Prepare the Slurry: In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create a slurry that will help thicken the sauce.
- Combine Sauce Ingredients: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle boil while continuously stirring to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Thicken the Sauce: Slowly whisk the cornstarch slurry into the boiling mixture and keep stirring for about 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy and smooth consistency.
- Finish and Cool: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving or transferring it to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- This sauce can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- Stir well before each use to recombine ingredients as the sauce may separate slightly when chilled.
- Use it as a dipping sauce or pour over chicken, pork, or stir-fried vegetables for an authentic sweet and sour flavor.
