Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
Homemade sweet and sour sauce is a quick and easy, silky smooth version of your takeout favorite. It’s just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes - perfect for a weeknight dinner fix!
Yield: 1.5 cups
Ingredients
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Combine the ½ cup water, vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
- Meanwhile, combine cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl until well mixed.
- Once the sweet and sour sauce mix has come to a boil, stir in the cornstarch slurry and stir constantly, for about a minute, until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat and use immediately or store in a jar or air-tight container for up to 2 weeks. Reheat and add extra water, as needed, to get it to the right consistency.
Notes
Vinegar: I use rice wine vinegar but you can try it with apple cider vinegar if that’s what you have on hand.
Leftovers: Extra sweet and sour sauce can be stored in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition
Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 41kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 188mg | Sugar: 9g
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