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Sweet and Sour Sauce

Sweet and Sour Sauce: Easy Homemade Flavor Boost

This Sweet and Sour Sauce transforms any dish into a flavorful masterpiece in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Pineapple juice fresh is best
  • ⅓ cup White vinegar
  • ¼ cup Soy sauce
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
For Thickening
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Water

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple juice, white vinegar, soy sauce, and granulated sugar. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until smooth. Set it aside.
  3. Bring the mixture in the saucepan to a gentle boil, stirring occasionally.
  4. While whisking, pour the cornstarch slurry into the boiling sauce and stir for about 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  5. Let the sauce cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 110mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 14gVitamin C: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. Best used within a week or freeze for up to three months.

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