Easy Restaurant-Style
Sweet and Sour Sauce
You’re going to love this easy, restaurant-style Chinese sweet and sour sauce! It’s the perfect blend of tangy and sweet, just like the sauce from your favorite takeout place. Use it as a dip for crispy spring rolls, a glaze for fried chicken, or even in your next stir-fry. It’s so versatile and simple to make, you’ll want to keep it on hand for all your favorite dishes. Trust me, this sauce will take all your Chinese meals to the next level!
Easy Restaurant-Style
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients
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1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
1/2 cup pineapple orange juice
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoons of water to make a slurry)
2 Drops Red Food Coloring (optional)
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How do you make homemade sweet and sour sauce?
Prepare the Sweet and Sour Sauce Base:
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In a saucepan, mix white sugar, rice vinegar (or white vinegar), ketchup, light soy sauce, pineapple orange juice, and water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it gently simmers.
Thicken the Sauce:
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Gradually stir in a slurry made from cornstarch and water while continuing to stir. Cook until the sauce thickens, becoming glossy and able to coat the back of a spoon. For a classic look, add a couple of drops of red food coloring.
Taste and Adjust:
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Taste the sauce and tweak the sweetness or tanginess by adding more sugar or vinegar. Adjust the thickness with additional cornstarch slurry if necessary.
Combine and Serve:
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Pour the sweet and sour sauce over your stir-fried ingredients or use it as a dipping sauce for items like egg rolls, spring rolls, dumplings, or chicken nuggets. Toss the ingredients until evenly coated, and serve immediately.
Enjoy your easy homemade sweet and sour sauce!
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Making and Freezing Sweet and Sour Sauce:
Prepare the sweet and sauce recipe:
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Let the sauce cool completely to room temperature to avoid condensation when freezing. Once cooled, transfer it to an airtight container or freezer-safe bag, leaving some space for expansion during freezing. Seal tightly, removing as much air as possible to prevent freezer burn. Label the container or bag with the date and contents, then place it in the freezer.
Tips for Using Frozen Sweet and Sour Sauce:
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Frozen sweet and sour sauce can be stored for 3-4 months. To use, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator or on the defrost setting in the microwave. Reheat gently in a saucepan, stirring occasionally, until warmed through. If the sauce has thickened too much during freezing, thin it with a little water or pineapple juice. Use the reheated sauce as you would fresh, whether as a dipping sauce or for cooking in stir-fries and other dishes.
Freezing sweet and sour sauce is a practical way to keep homemade sauce ready whenever you need it,
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