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
- Whisk together ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Set aside.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Sauté garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes in vegetable oil.
- Add the ketchup mixture and simmer.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened.
- 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