Sweet And Sour Sauce “Chinese Restaurant Style”

Name: Sweet And Sour Sauce “Chinese Restaurant Style”
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cornstarch; 2/3 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup pineapple juice; 1/3 cup ketchup; 2 tablespoons rice wine; 1/4 cup amaretto liqueur (or any almond liqueur); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (in the International food isle); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 3 teaspoons gingerroot, minced; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed); 5 drops red food coloring

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons rice wine
1/4 cup amaretto liqueur (or any almond liqueur)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons Thai fish sauce (in the International food isle)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
3 teaspoons gingerroot, minced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
5 drops red food coloring

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["In a medium size sauce pan add cornstarch, broth, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice wine, Amaretto, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, ginger and sugars ; whisk to combine until smooth.", "On medium heat, whisk mixture and bring to a boil until thickened. Add food coloring and mix inches Serve hot over favorite entree or side dish.", "Cook's Note: You can use this recipe for canning for long term storage by doubling or tripling the recipe, also, if canning, you want to use 1 rounded tablespoon ""Clear Jel"" (cook type) in place of the cornstarch. (Can be purchased on Ebay.com).", "For canning: Fill prepared jars to the 1/2"" headspace, clean rims of jars (according to manufacturer's directions) and place a hot sterilized lid and rim on each jar, screw on ""finger tight"" and place in a large canner pot with enough water to cover 2 inches over the top of the jars.", "Boil the filled jars, covered for 30 minutes, place on kitchen towel undisturbed, for several hours or overnight to allow jars to seal.", "In the morning, wash and dry jars, then label and date them.", "Makes 2 cups, or 1 pint = 2 x 1/2 pints."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cornstarch, 2/3 cup chicken broth, 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1/3 cup ketchup, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Sauce “Chinese Restaurant Style” falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!