Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce Recipe

Tired of overly sweet or artificial-tasting sweet and sour sauces? This recipe delivers the perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors. Developed and perfected over time, this recipe features optional ingredients to customize your perfect sauce. Enjoy it as a delicious topping for egg fried rice, stir-fried vegetables, or your favorite protein! This recipe achieves the perfect balance, avoiding overly sweet or synthetic tastes.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 244 kcal
Protein 8g
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Ingredients for Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce

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How to Make Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 tablespoon tamarind paste. Pour in 1/2 cup water, reserving 2 tablespoons for the cornstarch slurry.
  4. Increase heat to medium and bring the sauce to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the reserved 2 tablespoons of water and 1 tablespoon cornstarch until smooth. Stir this slurry into the sauce. Add 1 tablespoon dry sherry (optional).
  7. Return the saucepan to medium heat. Continue stirring until the sauce thickens and gently bubbles. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and serve immediately over your favorite dish!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

75 g

Sugar

175g

Fat

0g

Carbs

19g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce?

Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce takes about 15 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce?

Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce has approximately 244 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce?

The key ingredients for Not Too Sweet Sweet And Sour Sauce are White Wine Vinegar, Soft Brown Sugar, Soy Sauce, Tomato Paste, Tamarind Paste, Water. See the full list with measurements above.

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