Chinese Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Recreate the magic of San Francisco Chinatown's best family-style Chinese restaurants! This authentic sweet and sour sauce recipe captures that unforgettable, festive red-orange hue and unbelievably delicious taste. Perfect for sweet and sour chicken, pork, or shrimp, it also makes an incredible dipping sauce for wontons. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality sauce!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 120.7 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 3.8 (12 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chinese Sweet And Sour Sauce

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How to Make Chinese Sweet And Sour Sauce

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon pineapple juice, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves.
  3. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved and the sauce is hot.
  4. Reduce heat to low. Slowly drizzle in the cornstarch slurry, whisking continuously until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency (about 1 minute).
  5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature as a sauce or dipping condiment. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

108g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g