From tantalizing sweet and sour chicken and pork dishes to refreshing fruity desserts, sweet and sour flavors have captivated taste buds worldwide. In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey to discover the best sweet and sour recipes that are sure to delight your palate. With step-by-step instructions and a selection of dishes ranging from classic favorites to innovative creations, you'll find the perfect sweet and sour recipe to satisfy your cravings and impress your dinner guests. From marinades and sauces to delightful desserts, get ready to explore the wonderful world of sweet and sour cooking.
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SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE I
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
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
SWEET AND SOUR ANYTHING
I wanted to make sweet and sour something, started out with one recipe, ended up adapting another, and in the end, had a very good sweet and sour vegetable dish, with some chicken for good measure, although quite frankly, it was fine with just the vegetables. So in this recipe, I give you just the veggies, but feel free to add meat ( I cut two chicken breasts in thin slices and stir-fried them, then added veggies to that), I'm adding a note on how to prepare pork if you choose to use that. Also, use whichever vegetables you have, so many lend themselves to chinese cuisine. I should add that you will need to make the marinade even if you don't use meat, since you will use it in your sauce. Please play with the recipe, that's what I did! I've given cooking time allowing for meat, it will be less if you omit the meat. The original recipe comes from The Australian Womens Weekly "Chinese Cooking Class Cookbook"
Provided by Karen Elizabeth
Categories Pork
Time 40m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- IF MAKING PORK:.
- Combine sugar, 11/2 tblsps soy sauce, sherry and egg yolk, stir well. Cut meat into i inch cubes, place into soy sauce mixture, stir until meat is coated. Cover, leave in fridge in hour, stir occasionally.
- Drain meat from marinade, reserve liquid. Toss meat lightly in cornflour. heat oil, cook meat until golden-brown and cooked through, about seven minutes. Do this in several batches so meat browns well, drain well.
- THE VEGGIE PART.
- Peel and slice onion; slice shallots diagonally; slice pepper thickly, (remove seeds); slice mushrooms and celery; cut the cucumber into quarters lengthwise, remove seeds, cut cucumber into slices.
- Heat 3 tblsps oil in large pan or wok, add all the prepared vegetables, saute three minutes. drain pineapple and add syrup to pan with remaining marinade, remaining soy sauce, tomato sauce, vinegar and crumbled stock cube.
- Blend 1 1/2 tblsps cornflour with water, add to pan, stir until sauce boils and thickens. add pineapple pieces, season with salt and pepper. Add pork, if using, stir until combined. Serve over rice or noodles.
SWEET AND SOUR .... ANYTHING!
This recipe was given to my grandfather from a Chinese restaurant owner! We have always used it with pork button ribs but I am certain would be awesome with any type of pork or chicken.
Provided by ukichix
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fry chops, ribs or chicken, then place in casserole dish.
- Top with veggies (chopped into big chunks).
- Add soy sauce and 1 cup water to pan.
- In a small pot - boil vinegar, water and sugar for 10 minutes Then add to soy sauce/water in pan.
- Combine cornstarch and water - add to liquid in frying pan and heat to thicken.
- Pour sauce over pork/veggies.
- Cover and bake 350°F for 1 hour.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.6, Fat 14.4, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 75, Sodium 1103.3, Carbohydrate 65.2, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 54, Protein 25.5
Tips:
- Mise en place. Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Use fresh ingredients. The fresher your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. If possible, use organic produce and free-range meat.
- Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make sweet and sour dishes, so feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors. You might be surprised at what you create!
- Pay attention to the cooking time. Overcooking can ruin a sweet and sour dish, so be careful not to let it cook for too long.
- Serve immediately. Sweet and sour dishes are best served immediately after they are cooked. This will help them retain their flavor and texture.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour dishes are a delicious and versatile way to enjoy a meal. They can be made with a variety of ingredients and flavors, so there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. With a little planning and effort, you can easily create a sweet and sour dish that will impress your family and friends.
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