Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce
Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce is a glossy, tangy-sweet condiment made with simple pantry ingredients. It delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and acidity, making it ideal for dipping, drizzling, or glazing your favorite dishes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 cup (6 to 8 servings)
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine sugar, rice vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt.
- Place over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to create a smooth slurry.
- Slowly pour the slurry into the saucepan while stirring continuously.
- Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken further as it cools.
Notes
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for gentle heat.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- If the sauce becomes too thick after chilling, gently reheat and add a small splash of water to adjust consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
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