sweet n sour sauce (base recipe) Recipe

Name: sweet n sour sauce (base recipe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 liter veg or chicken stock; 1/3 cup light soy sause; 1 cup ketchup; 1 tbsp cider viniger; 1/2 cup orange juice; 5 star anise; 1 tsp minced garlic; 1 tsp crushed ginger; 1/2 shredded carrot; 2 tbsp light soft brown sugar; 1 tsp dry chilli flakes; 1/2 tsp 5 spice; 1 small sweet pepper, sliced.; 1 cornflour to thicken (optional, see steps)

Servings: persons

1 liter veg or chicken stock
1/3 cup light soy sause
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp cider viniger
1/2 cup orange juice
5 star anise
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp crushed ginger
1/2 shredded carrot
2 tbsp light soft brown sugar
1 tsp dry chilli flakes
1/2 tsp 5 spice
1 small sweet pepper, sliced.
1 cornflour to thicken (optional, see steps)

1
Chuck all in a sauce pan one at a time stirring to the boil.
2
either reduce to consistency, or thicken with corn flour.
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(reducing gives stronger flavour)
4
Remove star anise before serving.
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REMEMBER MY TITLE SAYS BASE!
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!, I normally play not weigh, so I've increased the amount I've made and tried to weigh as I went, make your own tweaks to suit your tastes.
7
Pineapple goes well as an additional sweetener.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 liter veg or chicken stock, 1/3 cup light soy sause, 1 cup ketchup, 1 tbsp cider viniger, and more.

Yes, sweet n sour sauce (base recipe) falls under the General 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.

sweet n sour sauce (base recipe)

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