Easy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
Give this Easy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce a try! With just 6 ingredients and 10 minutes, you'll have it ready to enjoy. Say goodbye to store-bought or takeout sauces, this one's the real deal!
Servings: 1 cup (240 milliliters)
Calories: 29kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¼ cup vinegar I used rice vinegar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup water
- 4 teaspoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Mix ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar, and sugar in a bowl.
- Whisk together the cornstarch and the water in a small bowl.
- Pour the cornstarch mixture into the sauce bowl and stir until well combined.
- Cook the mixture in a saucepan over high heat until it just begins to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until it thickens, stirring occasionally. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool.
Notes
- Consistency Check: Keep an eye on the consistency of the sauce as it cooks. It should coat the back of a spoon and have a glossy appearance when it's ready.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce before finishing cooking. You can add more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for acidity, or more soy sauce for saltiness.
- Cornstarch Slurry: Ensure the cornstarch is fully dissolved in water before adding it to the sauce. This prevents lumps and ensures even thickening.
- Stirring: Stir the sauce frequently while it's cooking to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan and to ensure even thickening.
- Cooling Period: Allow the sauce to cool slightly before using or storing it. This helps it thicken further and allows the flavors to meld together for a more cohesive taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 29kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg
