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Chinese Style Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe Video

In this video, Betty demonstrates how to make a Basic Sweet and Sour Sauce. This sauce may be used for Asian and other foods. A blend of rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and some spices, this is a very simple way to make a zesty sauce.

Summary

Difficulty LevelEasyHealth IndexJust Enjoy

CuisineAsianCourseSide Dish

TasteSweetMethodStirred

DishSauceVegetarianVegetarian

Main IngredientVinegarInterest GroupQuick

Ingredients

	Rice vinegar	1⁄3 Cup (5.33 tbs)
	Light brown sugar	4 Tablespoon
	Ketchup	1 Tablespoon
	Soy sauce	1 Teaspoon
	Cornstarch	2 Teaspoon
	Water	4 Teaspoon

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: Complete recipe

Calories 279 Calories from Fat 0

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.01 g0.01%

Saturated Fat 0 g0.01%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 450.4 mg18.8%

Total Carbohydrates 73 g24.3%

Dietary Fiber 0.13 g0.52%

Sugars 63.6 g

Protein 0.34 g0.68%

Vitamin A Vitamin C

Calcium 0.1% Iron 0.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

In a small pot, mix together 1/3 cup rice vinegar, 4 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon ketchup, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. In a small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons cornstarch and 4 teaspoons water until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to the pot of sauce mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Cook for about a minute or so, until the sauce is thickened and bubbly. Pour into a small bowl for serving. Cool until just lukewarm, or serve chilled. You can use this sauce for dipping cooked foods, like chicken fingers, pork, fish, and shrimp. It has a delightful, piquant flavor that you are sure to enjoy! --Betty

Editors Review

Why spend a fortune in ordering a takeout when you can make your own super tasty Chinese dish at home? Bring the flavors of China to your table with thus speedy, light and zesty sweet-sour sauce that makes for great addition to noodles, dim sums, koithos and more. Betty’s version of this sweet-sour sauce is as good as the authentic version, simple and sumptuous enough to spice up the flavor of the most boring dishes.

Chinese Style Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe Video

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