How to Make an Authentic Sweet and Sour Sauce

Who doesn’t enjoy a sweet and sour? Making an authentic sweet and sour sauce is simple. You only need a few basic ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
• 1/4 cup Tomato Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Rice Vinegar
• Juice from a 4 oz can of pineapple
• 2 tbsp Cornstarch

Simply combine the brown sugar in a small pot with the ketchup, pineapple juice and rice vinegar.

In a smalll cup mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with enough warm water to make a slightly runny consistency.

Place the pot of brown sugar, ketchup, pineapple juice and rice vinegar on the stove and slowly bring to the boil. Once it has reached boiling point, reduce the heat and continue to cook for 2 minutes.

With a fork stir the cornstarch mixture (because it will have settled slightly) before adding 2 to 3 tablespoons to the sweet and sour sauce. Use a whisk to break up any clumps in the sauce.

Allow the sauce to come to the boil once again and if necessary add a little more cornstarch mixture until you reach the required consistency.

When the sweet and sour sauce is ready either pour it into a bowl for dipping, or serve it over your favourite dish.