Sweet and Sour Sauce
Cowbridge Kitchen
About This Recipe
Sweet and Sour has to be the iconic Chinese Takeaway sauce of all time.
Sweet and Sour sauce is a delicate blend of pineapple juice, ketchup and sugar to create an authentic oriental dipping sauce. You can make this Sweet and Sour taste any way you like, a little more Sour or a little more Sweet by adding a bit more sugar and Ketchup.
I use this sauce for my Crispy Chicken Balls in batter or as a dip for Spring Rolls, prawn Crackers and even Chips.
5 mins Prep time
10 mins Cooking time
Time
This is based on 1 tablespoon
17g
Calories: 25
Protein: 0g
Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 6.1g
Fiber: 0g
Sugar: 3g
Nutrition
Servings
Anybody can have a go at this recipe.
Difficulty
This is the perfect Chinese sauce, great with Chicken Balls.
Cost to make:
£0.81 / $1.03 (Est.)
Equipment:
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What is Sweet and Sour Sauce
Sweet and sour sauce is a popular condiment known for its unique balance of flavours, combining the sweetness of sugar or fruit with the tanginess of vinegar or citrus.
This versatile sauce is often used in Asian cuisine, particularly in dishes like sweet and sour chicken or pork, enhancing the overall taste experience. Its vibrant flavour not only complements fried foods but also adds a tasty contrast to savory dishes, making it a popular choice for a saturday night takeaway. Whether used as a dipping sauce or a glaze, sweet and sour sauce elevates meals with its irresistible taste.
Cuisine: Chinese
ingredients
4 tablespoon white wine vinegar (60 ml)
40 g Soft brown Sugar
8 tablespoons of ketchup (120 ml)
4 tablespoon of light soy sauce (60ml)
2 teaspoons cornflour
Splash of water
Cooking Instructions
- In a small pan add together the Pineapple juice , Vinegar , Sugar , Ketchup and Soy Sauce.
- Mix together and bring to the boil.
- Mix the cornflour with some water to form a thin paste.
- When the ingredients are simmering , add the cornflour mix a little at a time mixing continually until the mixture is at the right consistency.
You could substitute half of the Soy Sauce for a shot of Bourbon (Jack Daniels), make this an Adult Sweet & Sour Sauce.
