Vickys Sweet & Sour Sauce Recipe

Name: Vickys Sweet & Sour Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 spray oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (as heaping as possible) cornflour / corn starch; 3 tbsp rice vinegar; 4 tbsp tomato ketchup; 3 tbsp granulated sugar; 1 tsp worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tsp tomato paste / puree; 170 ml pineapple juice; 1 small tin of pineapple chunks

Servings: persons

1
Gently cook off the shallot until softened
2
Mix the cornflour and vinegar together in a bowl to make a slurry
3
Add in the ketchup, sugar, worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, tomato paste and pineapple juice into the bowl and whisk together
4
Pour into the pan with the shallots.
5
The liquid will look cloudy
6
Bring to the boil for 2 minutes until the mixture has turned a lovely red and thickened up
7
Stir through the pineapple chunks and let stand for 5 minutes
8
Adjust to taste, adding more vinegar or sugar as required
9
My mother used to add half a chopped green bell pepper and cooked it before adding the shallot to the pan

326

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Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 spray oil, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1 tbsp (as heaping as possible) cornflour / corn starch, 3 tbsp rice vinegar, and more.

Yes, Vickys Sweet & Sour Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Vickys Sweet & Sour Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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