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Sensei's Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce Recipe

Unlock the flavor secrets of Japan with this irresistible sweet and sour sauce recipe! Unlike other recipes relying on artificial sweetness, this authentic recipe, passed down from a Japanese sensei, uses fresh ingredients to create a perfectly balanced, umami-rich sauce. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's 'nummy-yummy' in the best way possible! Perfect for glazing meats, dipping dumplings, or adding zing to stir-fries.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 11 mins
Calories 371.4 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.2 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Sensei's Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce

  • 1/2 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
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  • 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
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  • 1/4 cup mirin
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

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How to Make Sensei's Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, mirin, sugar, soy sauce, and grated ginger.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and continue to simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice and sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more sugar for sweetness, more vinegar for tartness, or more soy sauce for saltiness).
  5. Serve immediately or let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

362 g

Sugar

326g

Fat

0g

Carbs

28g

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