Sweet and Sour Sauce
Make a sweet and sour sauce to serve with meatballs and rice or as a dip for spring rolls.
The sauce is made with simple ingredients like sugar, vinegar, and ketchup.
It thickens as it cooks.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 27, 2026Share
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Description
Make a sweet and sour sauce to serve with meatballs and rice or as a dip for spring rolls.
The sauce is made with simple ingredients like sugar, vinegar, and ketchup.
It thickens as it cooks.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 6
0.75 cup white sugar
0.66666668653488 cup water
0.33333334326744 cup white vinegar
0.25 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon ketchup
Instructions
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1
Gather all the ingredients.
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Put the sugar, water, vinegar, soy sauce, cornstarch, and ketchup in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring all the time, until the mixture thickens.
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3
Use the sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 16
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 43 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Sodium 236mg
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Total Carbohydrate 11g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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