My Favorite Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Craving the perfect sweet and sour sauce for your fried wontons? Look no further! This incredibly easy recipe delivers an explosion of flavor in just 20 minutes. The sweet, tangy, and savory notes blend seamlessly, creating a dipping sauce that's guaranteed to become a family favorite. My husband raves about it – it's that good!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 92.3 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.0 (4 Reviews)
My Favorite Sweet And Sour Sauce

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for My Favorite Sweet And Sour Sauce

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How to Make My Favorite Sweet And Sour Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, whisk together the ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir frequently to prevent sticking.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the rice vinegar and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more brown sugar for sweetness or white vinegar for tartness.
  5. Serve warm as a dipping sauce for your favorite fried wontons, spring rolls, or even chicken!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

0g

Carbs

7g