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Sweet and sour sauce

5 from 1 vote
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 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. In your trusty saucepan, get the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce all chummy.
  2. Fire it up to medium and keep stirring. Sugar can be clingy; make sure it’s all dissolved.
  3. When things start to bubble, toss in the garlic powder and that pinch of salt.
  4. Meanwhile, in a different bowl, get the cornstarch and water all mixed up, no lumps allowed.
  5. Pour it into the saucepan, stirring like you’ve got a rhythm going.
  6. 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.