Sweet and sour sauce is a commonly used dipping sauce in Chinese cuisine that combines a sweet taste with a tangy flavor. It is made with a mixture of sugar, pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup and ginger. It is often used as a dipping sauce for foods such as egg rolls, chicken nuggets, fish, shrimp and pork dishes.
Sweet and Sour Sauce
Course: Dinner, LunchDifficulty: BeginnerServings
8
servingsPrep time
5
minutesCooking time
10
minutesIngredients
1 1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup cider vinegar
3/4 cup sugar
3 tbsp. ketchup
3 tbsp. cornstarch
Directions
- Whisk together ingredients in a sauce pan. For best results dissolve cornstarch in a few tablespoons of water or pineapple juice in a small bowl before adding to sauce mixture.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture thickens slightly and comes to a boil. Keep warm until ready to serve. Refrigerate leftovers.