Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 105kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon ketchup
- 3 cups of water
- 4 tablespoon salt
- 14 tablespoon of sugar
- 6 tablespoon vinegar
Ingredients List for Cornstarch Mixture
- 4 tablespoon water
- 5 tablespoon cornstarch
Other Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe
- 2 Thumb-size peeled and minced ginger
- 2 small peeled and minced onion
- 4 tablespoon chopped red bell pepper
- 6 peeled and minced garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoon oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine the ketchup, water, salt, sugar, and vinegar in a small saucepan.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the cornstarch and water until smooth to create the cornstarch mixture.
- Heat up oil in another saucepan on medium heat.
- Add ginger, onion, red bell pepper, and garlic to the heated oil and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in the ketchup mixture and bring it to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Add in the cornstarch mixture, while continuously stirring to prevent clumps.
- Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool before serving with your favorite dishes or using as a marinade.
Notes
Making La Choy sweet and sour sauce is incredibly easy. Here are a few tips to help you get the most out of this recipe:
– Make sure to stir the sauce constantly while it’s simmering. This will help ensure that the sauce doesn’t burn.
– Feel free to adjust the amount of ingredients used in the recipe to your liking.
– If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more water to thin it out.
– If the sauce is too thin, add a bit more cornstarch to thicken it up.
– You can also add other ingredients, such as pineapple, bell peppers, or onions, to the sauce for extra flavor.
– The sauce can be served hot or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 105kcal
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