Description
Elevate your meals with this homemade sweet and sour sauce that balances tangy and sweet flavors in every bite. Perfect for stir-fries, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce, this recipe is easy to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples. Experience the joy of creating this vibrant sauce that will impress friends and family alike!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce until well combined.
- Add freshly grated ginger and minced garlic. Stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- If using, add diced red bell pepper for extra flavor and texture.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer while stirring occasionally. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste the sauce and adjust sweetness or acidity by adding more sugar or vinegar if desired.
- Remove from heat and let cool briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Sauce Making
- Cuisine: General
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg