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Delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Delicious Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total time
50 min
Yield
4 servings
Difficulty
EASY
Calories
200 kcal

Quick summary

“This sweet and sour sauce recipe is delicious and perfect to accompany seafood. It's quick to prepare and has a unique flavor.”

What you need to know

  • Ingredientes naturais e saudáveis
  • Receita prática e rápida
  • Sabor agridoce perfeito para acompanhar pratos de frutos do mar

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup of soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon of grated ginger
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon of sesame oil

Instructions

Principal

  1. In a pan, mix the sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, and water.
  2. Bring to medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
  3. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes.
  4. In a separate bowl, dilute the cornstarch in a little water.
  5. Incorporate the starch mixture into the pan, stirring continuously.
  6. Cook for another 5-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens.
  7. Pour the sesame oil and mix well.
  8. Remove from heat and let cool before serving.

Chef's tips

  • Adicione o amido de milho aos poucos para evitar grudento
  • Use gergelim ao invés de óleo de gergelim para um toque extra de sabor
  • Adicione mais gengibre para dar um toque extra de sabor

Variations

  • Adicione uma pitada de sal ao molho para dar um toque extra de sabor
  • Substitua o molho de soja por molho de soja integral
  • Adicione uma colher de sopa de suco de limão

Substitutions

  • Substituir o gengibre por pimenta-do-reino
  • Usar água em vez de vinagre de maçã
  • Substituir o óleo de gergelim por óleo de coco

How to store

Let it cool before serving and it should be consumed the next day. After this, the sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can it be frozen?

It will not freeze. The sauce can cool quickly and will maintain its flavor when served.

What to serve with

Serves well with fresh or frozen seafood, such as shrimp, grilled shrimp, or fish like salmon or tuna.

Frequently asked questions

How can I store the sauce?

Let the sauce cool before serving and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Can I add more sugar to give more flavor?

No, it is not recommended. The sauce already has enough sweet and sour flavor.

Can the sauce be used as a base for seafood sauce?

Yes, you can use this sauce as a base for seafood sauce, adding more lemon or lime juice to give it a more liquid consistency.

What can I do if I don't have ginger?

You can replace the ginger with black pepper to give a similar touch of flavor.

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