Sweet and Sour Sauce

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is better than a takeout. It’s a one pot recipe made with minimum ingredients. It has the perfect sweet and tangy flavor to it.

I am basically fond of the Chinese flavors. When, I came up with this versatile sauce I was super happy and satisfied. Now, it’s always bottled in my refrigerator. Whenever, I crave for Chinese cuisine, I simply sauté some vegan protein in this sauce and enjoy.

Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Sauce

Water
Cornstarch
Soy sauce
Maple syrup
Ketchup
White vinegar
Apple cider vinegar
Ginger powder

How to make this Sweet and Sour Sauce

Firstly, I combined water and cornstarch in a saucepan and whisked it until it was smooth.

Secondly, I added rest of the ingredients to it and whisked it again until well blended.

Lastly, I turned on the flame and cooked for few minutes while stirring continuously.

Next, I let it cool and use it as a dipping sauce or a base for vegan protein entree.

Expert tips:

• It is important to whisk it nicely before turning on the flame. Or else it might get lumpy.
• Make sure to turn off the flame as soon as the sauce starts to change its color. As it cools down the sauce thickens and comes to the perfect consistency.
• If it gets too thick while resting in the refrigerator then simply warm it up and add little water as per your desired consistency.

Frequently asked questions:

How long does it last?
This sauce can be refrigerated in an air tight container for about a month.

Does it change while storing?
Its consistency might change a bit since I have added cornstarch to it that is it might thicken a bit. If using as a dipping sauce then simply use it as is or bring it to room temperature. If using it as a base then simply warm it in a pan and add little water as per your desired consistency.

How do I bring it to room temperature?
You may microwave it for 10 seconds.

How does it taste like?
I have made with this sauce with my personal touch. Since, my family does not like overly sweet sauces, it has a nice and prominent tang to it. The combination of the sweet and tangy flavor in this sauce is absolutely a winner. It is however, slightly different from the store-bought ones.

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Sweet and Sour Sauce

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is better than a takeout. It’s a one pot recipe made with minimum ingredients. It has the perfect sweet and tangy flavor to it.

Course Dip

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword sweet and sour sauce, sweet and sour sauce recipe, sweet and sour sauce vegan, sweet and sour sauce without pineapple, sweet n sour sauce

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Servings 5

Calories 64kcal

Author Gunjan

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 2 tbsp ketchup
• 1 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 tsp ground dry ginger or ginger powder

Instructions

• In a saucepan or a stock pot combine water and cornstarch. Whisk it until its smooth and there are no lumps.
• Then, add rest of the ingredients in the cornstarch mixture. Whisk it again very well until all the ingredients are well combined.
• Turn on the flame at medium – high heat and let it cook while stirring continuously. As soon as it starts to boil lower the flame and cook for another 2 minutes or until the color becomes a bit darker. (Make sure to continuously stir it to avoid any lumps and burning).
• Turn it off and remove the pan from the heat. Let it cool and use it as per your choice.

Notes

• This sauce can be refrigerated in an air tight container for about a month.
• If it becomes too thick while resting in the refrigerator then simply warm it up and add little water as per your desired consistency. ( Do not over cook at this point, just warming up would be enough).
• Use this sauce as a dipping sauce or as a gravy base for your vegan protein. 
• This sauce is not overly sweetened like the store bought ones. 

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 707mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 31IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

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