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Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce


  • Author: Isabella
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 1 cup
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Explore the delectable world of homemade recipes with our flavorful Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce. Perfectly balanced with sweet and tangy notes, this sauce is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, whether as a dipping sauce or stir-fry companion.


Ingredients

1/2 cup ketchup

1/3 cup rice vinegar

1/4 cup brown sugar

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/4 cup water

1/2 teaspoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon minced ginger

1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1 tablespoon vegetable oil


Instructions

  1. Whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
  2. Dissolve cornstarch in water to create a slurry. Set aside.
  3. Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in vegetable oil.
  4. Add the ketchup mixture and simmer.
  5. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Feel free to adjust sweetness, tanginess, or spiciness according to your taste preferences.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Sauce
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Keywords: Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce, Homemade Sauce, Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe, Asian Sauce, Dipping Sauce, Stir-Fry Sauce