Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Close up of a dumpling being dipped into a bowl of Simple Sweet and Sour Sauce

3.93 from 13 votes

Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

This simple Sweet and Sour Sauce can be whipped up in minutes with only a few pantry staples, so you don't have to keep another condiment in your fridge!

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Sauce

Cuisine: Asian

Total Cost: ($0.81 recipe / $0.20 serving)

Servings: 2 Tbsp each

Calories: 58.68kcal

Author: Beth Moncel

Ingredients

1/4 cup brown sugar $0.12
1/4 cup rice vinegar $0.58
2 Tbsp ketchup $0.07
1 tsp soy sauce $0.03
2 Tbsp water $0.00
1 tsp cornstarch $0.01

Instructions

Combine all the ingredients in a small pot and whisk until the sugar and cornstarch have dissolved. The sauce will have a slightly milky brown appearance.
Heat the sauce over medium, while whisking, until it begins to simmer. Once it begins to simmer the cornstarch will thicken the sauce and it will turn from cloudy to shiny in appearance. Serve immediately.
Serve the sweet and sour sauce immediately or refrigerate for up to one week.

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Nutrition

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