Sweet and Sour Sauce

5m
Prep Time
10m
Cook Time
15m
Ready In

Recipe: #14565

October 13, 2014



"I love the pinkish red sweet and sour sauce that is served in Chinese restaurants. I have tried dozens of recipes and been disappointed so I made this one by trial and error. This is the closest I have come to getting that flavor. Yield 2 cups"

Original is 2 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (290.6 g)
  • Calories 418
  • Total Fat - 6.8 g
  • Saturated Fat - 0.9 g
  • Cholesterol - 0 mg
  • Sodium - 406.2 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 89.5 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
  • Sugars - 80.6 g
  • Protein - 0.4 g
  • Calcium - 13.6 mg
  • Iron - 0.3 mg
  • Vitamin C - 1.3 mg
  • Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Over medium heat bring all ingredients except 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch to a boil.

Step 2

Mix 2 tablespoons water and cornstarch to make a slurry. Pour into boiling mixture. Cook until bubbly and thick. If you like it thicker, you can add an additional slurry to suit your preference.

Step 3

This will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.

Step 4

Room temperature ketchup mixes easier than refrigerated.

Step 5

Serve warm.

Tips


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