This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy. This homemade sweet and sour sauce is definitely restaurant quality. My brother-in-law, Roman discovered it on Recipezaar.com. The chicken recipe there is quite good as well; “Chinese-style chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce.” I used this sauce on my Shrimp Spring Rolls.
Ingredients for Sweet and Sour Sauce:
1/2 cup ketchup 1 tsp soy sauce 1/3 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup brown sugar,packed (can reduce to 1/3 cup) 1 cup white sugar (for less sweet taste, reduce a few tablespoons) 3/4 cup cold water (or half pineapple juice and half water) I used pineapple juice and it turned out great 4 to 5 Tbsp cornstarch (5 makes a pretty thick sauce)
How to Make Sweet and Sour Sauce:
In a saucepan, combine 1/2 cup ketchup, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1/3 cup vinegar, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 cup white sugar until combined. In a separate cup, whisk 3/4 cup cold water (or pineapple juice) with 4 Tbsp cornstarch until well blended. Whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture. Bring to a boil while whisking until bubbly, then reduce heat to low and simmer until thickened, remove from heat. Keep in mind, the sauce will get thicker when cooled.
