How to Make Sweet & Sour Sauce

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.

pineapple juice

🥗Healthier: orange juice

💰Cheaper: apple juice

Orange juice adds a citrusy note while being more accessible.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free while maintaining umami flavor.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is gluten-free and thickens similarly.

Heat a saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup vinegar to the pan.

Add ketchup and soy sauce to the mixture.

Pour in a little bit of water and cornstarch to thicken the sauce.

Mix everything together until combined.

Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until thickened.

Let the sauce cool before trying it.

Add Chinese black vinegar to adjust the flavor if needed.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

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