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Classic Sweet And Sour Sauce

Classic Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 95
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cold water
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup pineapple juice (optional)

Method
 

  1. Whisk the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
  2. Combine ketchup, sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and pineapple juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the cornstarch slurry and bring to a gentle bubble. Reduce heat slightly and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until glossy and thick.
  3. Pour the hot sauce into a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Notes

If you skip the pineapple juice, the sauce will be slightly sharper. Add an extra tablespoon of sugar or water if you want to soften the edge. The sauce thickens more as it cools, so pull it off the heat a few seconds before it looks fully thick to avoid an overly firm texture later.