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Sweet & Sour Savory Sauce

Cultural Context

Sweet and Sour Sauce has its roots in Chinese cuisine, often used to balance flavors in dishes. In American adaptations, it has become a staple in various Asian-American dishes, celebrated for its ability to enhance the taste of meats and vegetables. Today, it is widely enjoyed across the globe, often found in takeout menus and home kitchens alike.

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15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup vinegar
1 tsp fish sauce
2-3 tbsp water
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
some sesame oil
MSG or chicken powder
a pinch of salt

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is typically cheaper.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple juice

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple juice

Fresh juice is healthier, while canned is more affordable.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is less expensive.

1

Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar in a bowl.

2

Add fish sauce and water to the mixture.

3

Stir until the sugar is dissolved and the sauce is smooth.

4

Season with cracked black pepper, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.

5

Drizzle in sesame oil and mix well.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

gluten-freesoy-free

Allergens

soy

Also Known As

Sweet and Sour SauceTangy Sauce

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