Description
A basic recipe for a classic sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cold water (for slurry)
Instructions
- Combine vinegar, sugar, 1/4 cup water, ketchup, and soy sauce in a small saucepan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves.
- In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of cold water to create a slurry.
- Whisk the slurry into the boiling sauce mixture.
- Continue to cook and stir until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- This sauce thickens as it cools.
- Adjust sugar or vinegar amounts for your preferred balance of sweet and sour.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 5 min
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: sweet and sour sauce, dipping sauce, easy sauce, homemade sauce