Sweet and sour sauce mix
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A quick stovetop sweet and sour sauce of vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup and soy sauce, thickened with cornstarch. Enough for one meal.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or another starch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2/3 cup rice vinegar or cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tsp soy sauce or coconut aminos
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- saucepan
Directions
- Stir the cornstarch into the water in a small bowl and set aside. Put the vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce or coconut aminos in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
- Pour in all of the cornstarch mixture and stir well. Cook for another minute or two until thickened, then take it off the heat.
- Optional: for a chunkier sauce, stir in 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple, chopped onions, or chopped bell peppers.
Notes
Storage: glass bottles that fit in the refrigerator door work well (keep refrigerated).
