Description
Learn how to make a delicious sweet and sour sauce at home with this easy recipe. Perfect as a dipping sauce or for adding flavor to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- ½ cup rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Slurry:
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Create the Slurry: In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water to create a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This sauce pairs perfectly with meatballs, chicken, or as a dip for egg rolls.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 1 week. Reheat gently before using.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
