Restaurant Style Sweet and Sour Sauce (Easy Homemade Recipe)
This restaurant style sweet and sour sauce comes together with simple pantry ingredients in just minutes. It has that signature balance of sweetness and tang, a smooth texture, and that classic flavor you expect. Whether you’re making a quick weeknight dinner or looking for the perfect dipping sauce, this easy recipe is one you’ll come back to again and again.
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 53kcal
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Ingredients
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- 4 Teaspoons Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Water
- 1 Dash Salt
- 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 4 Teaspoons White Vinegar
- 3 Drops Red Food Coloring optional
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Instructions
Making this homemade sweet and sour sauce is incredibly simple:
- In a medium saucepan, add the sugar, cornstarch, water, salt, soy sauce, and white vinegar.½ Cup White Sugar, 4 Teaspoons Cornstarch, 1 Cup Water, 1 Dash Salt, 1 Teaspoon Soy Sauce, 4 Teaspoons White Vinegar
- If you want that classic restaurant-style look, add a few drops of red food coloring. This step is completely optional and doesn’t affect the flavor.3 Drops Red Food Coloring
- Place the saucepan over medium heat. Whisk constantly to keep the mixture smooth and prevent lumps.
- Continue cooking until the sauce comes to a boil. As it heats, it will thicken into that familiar glossy texture.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly. The sauce will continue to thicken as it sits.
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Notes
Tips for the Best Sweet and Sour Sauce
- Whisk constantly to avoid lumps from the cornstarch
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water and stir
- Want it tangier? Add a little extra vinegar
- Prefer it less sweet? Reduce the sugar slightly
- For a deeper flavor, try a mix of white vinegar and rice vinegar
Nutrition
Calories: 53kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 0.03mg
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