Sweet and sour sauce

Ever had that mouth-watering, sweet yet tangy sauce drizzled on your favorite dish? Yup, that’s the legendary Sweet and sour sauce. From homemade meals to fancy restaurant dishes, this sauce is the ultimate game-changer. Ready to whip some up? Keep reading, and I’ll guide you through!

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Total Time: 15

Nutritions

Nutrition Facts

Sweet and sour sauce

Amount per Serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Fat

Sodium

390

Carbohydrates

Sugar

Protein

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Ingredients

Granulated sugar 1 cup (200g)
Apple cider vinegar ½ cup (120ml)
Ketchup don’t judge, ¼ cup (60ml)
Soy sauce just a tablespoon (15ml)
Garlic powder a teaspoon (5g)
Cornstarch another tablespoon (15g)
Cold water 1/4 cup (60ml)
And salt just a pinch

Instructions

In your trusty saucepan, get the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce all chummy.
Fire it up to medium and keep stirring. Sugar can be clingy; make sure it’s all dissolved.
When things start to bubble, toss in the garlic powder and that pinch of salt.
Meanwhile, in a different bowl, get the cornstarch and water all mixed up, no lumps allowed.
Pour it into the saucepan, stirring like you’ve got a rhythm going.
About 5 minutes in, or when it feels just right and thick, kill the heat. Let it chill before serving or tucking it away.

Notes

If you’re into some zing, a dash of chili flakes or a slice of fresh chili will do the trick.
This beauty will stay fresh in the fridge, sealed, for a week.
Overdid the thickness? A little water, one spoon at a time, will sort things out.

Spring rolls, chicken strips, or even those veggie sticks — they all love a Sweet and sour dip.
Planning to grill? Use it as a glaze for meats or fish.
Your stir-fries will sing with some of this drizzled in.