Sweet and sour sauce

1 hour

103.0 kcal

Proteins: 2.0 g

Fats: 0.0 g

Carbohydrates: 30.0 g

Origin of the recipe

Easy to prepare, sweet and sour sauce is one of the hallmarks of Chinese cuisine. It pairs well with meat, poultry, vegetables, and rice. Sugar, vinegar, orange juice, and tomato paste create an elegant and harmonious combination of sour and sweet flavors, while salty soy sauce adds an exotic twist to the classic sweet and sour sauce.

What do you need for cooking?

Ingredients

Sugar
Apple cider vinegar
Tomato paste
Soy sauce
Orange juice
Flour
Water

Kitchen utensils

Bowls
Whisk
Saucepan

Step-by-step recipe

Step 1:

Sweet and sour sauce - Step 1 Place flour in a bowl, add water and stir.

Step 2:

Sweet and sour sauce - Step 2 Place sugar in a clean bowl, add vinegar and stir until dissolved.

Step 3:

Sweet and sour sauce - Step 3 Add orange juice, soy sauce, tomato paste and water with flour to the same bowl.

Step 4:

Sweet and sour sauce - Step 4 Stir the sauce, pour into a saucepan, bring to a boil over low heat and simmer for about a minute.

Cooking tips

Flour and water are needed for the sauce as a thickener.

Do not overcook the sauce, otherwise it may form lumps or burn.

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