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Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe: Glossy & Tangy

Classic glossy Chinese sweet and sour sauce
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup rice vinegar
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water

Instructions
 

  • Whisk everything except the slurry in a saucepan.
  • Bring to a simmer.
  • Stir in cornstarch slurry.
  • Cook 1–2 min until thick and glossy.
  • Cool slightly; use or store.

Notes

• Double batch recommended
• Add pineapple juice for Hawaiian style
• Freezes perfectly
• Try spicy or orange variation