# Homemade sweet and sour sauce

An easy-to-make sweet and sour sauce perfect for spring rolls or any appetizer, ready in about 10 minutes.

- Servings: 1 servings
- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Category: Appetizer
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 0.5 cup pineapple juice or water
- 0.5 cup white vinegar
- 0.5 cup white sugar
- 0.25 cup tomato ketchup
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch or tapioca starch
- 2 tbsp water (for slurry)

## Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice (or water), vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and salt.
2. Stir over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble and the sugar has dissolved.
3. Add the cornstarch slurry, stirring constantly.
4. Simmer for 1-2 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

## Equipment

- saucepan
- dry, clean jar or container (for storage)

## Tips

- To store: Let it cool completely, then pour into a dry, clean jar or container. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks. If stored in properly sterilised jars and sealed it tight.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/1117107993830479/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/cd2f88b5-77dd-46d8-bda5-118c370dfeb0
- Extracted: 2026-02-27

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