Name: Classic Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup Pineapple juice; 1/2 cup Ketchup; 1/2 cup Rice vinegar; 1/3 cup Brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Cornstarch; 3 tablespoons Water; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Ginger, freshly grated; 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

Description

This Classic Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe delivers a perfect harmony of tangy, sweet, and fruity flavors. It’s an easy-to-make Asian-inspired sauce ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce. Made from pineapple juice, ketchup, rice vinegar, and a blend of spices, this sauce adds a vibrant and mouthwatering touch to your favorite dishes.

Ingredients

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Sauce Base

1 cup Pineapple juice
1/2 cup Ketchup
1/2 cup Rice vinegar
1/3 cup Brown sugar
2 tablespoons Soy sauce
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
3 tablespoons Water
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Ginger, freshly grated
1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Combine liquids: In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, and rice vinegar. Stir over low heat to mix ingredients evenly.
Add sweeteners and aromatics: Add brown sugar, soy sauce, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the saucepan. Stir continuously until the brown sugar dissolves completely.
Prepare cornstarch slurry: In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth to create a slurry. This will thicken the sauce.
Incorporate slurry and thicken: Gradually whisk the cornstarch slurry into the sauce. Increase heat to medium and stir constantly until the sauce thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Season and simmer: Add red pepper flakes to the sauce and simmer for another 2 minutes to develop flavor. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Cool and store: Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before serving or transferring to a container for storage.

Notes

For a smoother sauce, strain out the minced garlic and ginger before serving if desired.
This sauce pairs well with chicken, pork, tofu, and vegetable dishes.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
You can adjust the sweetness or tanginess by altering the brown sugar or vinegar quantities to your taste.
To make the sauce spicier, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of chili paste.