Description
Sweet and sour sauce is a vibrant, tangy delight that effortlessly enhances your favorite dishes. This easy recipe is perfect for dipping or drizzling!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Stir until blended and simmer until bubbly.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch with water until smooth.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch mixture into the bubbling sauce while stirring continuously. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and taste; adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
- Allow the sauce to cool before transferring to an airtight container or use immediately.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different types of vinegar for varied flavor profiles.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for an extra kick!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg