Sweet and Sour Sauce
Yield: 16 servings
Calories: 40kcal
Homemade sweet and sour sauce perfect for dipping! Made with tomato paste, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and pineapple juice.
Ingredients
- ½ cup (120 ml) honey
- ⅓ cup (79 ml) rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) pineapple juice
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon (2 g) onion powder
- ½ teaspoon (1 g) garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon (8 g) cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water
Special Equipment
Instructions
- Mix the Sauce - In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, rice vinegar, tomato paste, pineapple juice, soy sauce, onion powder, and garlic powder.
- Cornstarch Slurry - In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and water.
- Simmer - In a small skillet or saucepan, add the sauce. Heat over medium-high heat until it begins to simmer and bubble, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Thicken the Consistency - Give the cornstarch slurry a mix, then gradually add it to the pan, constantly stirring to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Serve - Transfer to a dipping bowl or toss with desired meat or vegetables.
Notes
- Recipe Yield: 1 cup (240ml)
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
- Substituting Cornstarch: Use 4 1/2 teaspoons of arrowroot powder mixed with 3 tablespoons of water. Alternatively, 2 tablespoons tapioca starch with 4 tablespoons of water.
- Make it Paleo, Gluten-Free, and Vegan: Use pure maple syrup instead of honey. Arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch. Coconut aminos or Braggs Liquid Aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Storing: Cool completely, then store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Reheat on the stovetop over medium-low heat, occasionally stirring until hot. The sauce may not be as thick.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Sodium: 87mg | Potassium: 41mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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