Best 5 Senseis Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce Recipes

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Sensei's Japanese Sweet and Sour Sauce has a combination of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors that make it a delightful addition to any dish. This versatile sauce is commonly used in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, and it can be easily made at home with a few simple ingredients. Whether you are looking to add a burst of flavor to chicken, shrimp, or vegetables, this sauce will elevate your culinary creations to the next level.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SENSEI'S JAPANESE SWEET & SOUR SAUCE



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I like this a lot better than those recipes that call for pineapple juice. I got it from my Japanese Sensei at school. It's very nummy-yummy.

Provided by S.E. Howard

Categories     Sauces

Time 11m

Yield 1 (about) cup of sauce

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons soy sauce
6 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons salt
2/3 cup water
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash ginger (dry powder or fresh grated)
cornstarch, to thicken

Steps:

  • Mix vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, salt, water, garlic, and ginger in small sauce pan.
  • Heat on stove, use cornstarch to thicken if you want it thick.
  • If you want to stir-fry with it, you don't have to add the cornstarch and thicken it up.
  • If you do thicken it, you can use it as a dipping sauce.

DELICIOUS SWEET & SOUR SAUCE



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Make and share this Delicious Sweet & Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Joy1996

Categories     Pineapple

Time 20m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup distilled vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice or 1/4 cup water

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the 1 cup pineapple juice, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and ketchup.
  • Stir over moderate heat until simmering.
  • Dissolve the cornstarch in the 1/4 cup pineapple juice or in water.
  • Stir into sauce; cook until thickened, stirring constantly.

EASY SWEET & SOUR SAUCE



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I love Chinese food and I've been searching for a good sweet and sour sauce recipe for years. This is the best I've ever had. I served it with wontons and eggrolls. It is also great drizzled over Chinese chicken salad. I got it from Fine Cooking magazine.

Provided by stephrutherford

Categories     Sauces

Time 9m

Yield 1/2 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup rice vinegar, plus
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
7 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • In a small, dry saucepan, toast the chili flakes over high heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the salt, sugar, and rice vinegar; cook over medium-low heat until the salt and sugar are dissolved.
  • Stir in the garlic.
  • Remove the sauce from the heat and let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 292.1, Carbohydrate 39.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 37.8, Protein 0.4

SWEET & SOUR SAUCE (NO PINEAPPLE)



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A cheap, easy way to make sweet & sour sauce. All of these ingredients are in the most basic pantry! My mum always made this with chicken wings in the crock pot. Cheap and very tasty!

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup catsup
1 tablespoon soy sauce
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup white vinegar

Steps:

  • Mix it all together in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Turn off immediately and serve with your favorite eggrolls, chicken, pork, veggies-- the possibilities are endless!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.2, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 934, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 82.2, Protein 2.1

SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I



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An excellent, traditional sweet and sour sauce. It is great served with meatballs, with tempura, or even over rice!

Provided by NAG_CA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 12m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

¾ cup white sugar
⅓ cup white vinegar
⅔ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Place the sugar, vinegar, water, soy sauce, ketchup and cornstarch in a medium saucepan, and bring to a boil. Stir continuously until the mixture has thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 236.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients. Fresh fruits and vegetables will give your sauce the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the sauce. Overcooked sauce will lose its flavor and become thick and syrupy.
  • Taste the sauce as you go. Adjust the seasonings to your liking, adding more sugar, vinegar, or soy sauce as needed.
  • Use the sauce on a variety of dishes. Sweet and sour sauce is great on chicken, pork, shrimp, tofu, and vegetables. It can also be used as a dipping sauce for egg rolls, spring rolls, and wontons.

Conclusion:

Sweet and sour sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little experimentation, you can create a sweet and sour sauce that will become a favorite in your kitchen.

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