Sweet and sour sauce is a popular condiment that combines the flavors of sugar, vinegar, and spices. Guava, a tropical fruit, offers its unique sweetness and tanginess to create a flavorful twist on the classic sauce. Whether you're looking to enhance the taste of your favorite stir-fry, glaze grilled chicken or tofu, or simply want to add a pop of flavor to your next meal, our guide will help you craft the perfect sweet and sour sauce with guava.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
WOW! SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
This is great sauce. Use for dipping or poured over rice and chicken.
Provided by Nana Nat
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Stir water, sugar, ketchup, pineapple, vinegar, red pepper flakes, soy sauce, steak sauce, and hot sauce together in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove 1/2 cup of the sauce to a small bowl; whisk cornstarch into the sauce in the bowl. Bring the sauce in the saucepan to a boil, stir the sauce with the cornstarch into the boiling sauce. Cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly before using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4 calories, Carbohydrate 70.3 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.1 g, Sodium 648.7 mg, Sugar 64.6 g
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
THE BEST SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
This came from Taste of Home's Quick Cooking and is much better than anything I've created on my own. The sauce is thick and gooy and goes well with so many things.
Provided by HappyMommy1422
Categories Asian
Time 10m
Yield 1 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a sauce pan.
- Cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly.
- Pour over chicken, meatballs, smoked sausage, veggies, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 440.5, Fat 0.2, Sodium 697.8, Carbohydrate 108.7, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 88, Protein 2
SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Time 10m
Yield about 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a wok or saucepan over high heat and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the ginger and garlic. Stir-fry just until fragrant, and then add the juice, vinegar, brown sugar and soy sauce. Bring to a boil and cook until the sugar has dissolved. Stir in the cornstarch and water mixture and cook until thickened, about 1 minute. Stir into any nearly completed stir-fry dish and bring to a boil until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH GUAVA SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Make and share this Coconut Shrimp With Guava Sweet and Sour Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by alligirl
Categories Coconut
Time 18m
Yield 12 jumbo shrimp, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Pre-heat oil to 350 degrees in medium frying pan.
- In a medium, mixing bowl, combine coconut and panko.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, then in the egg mixture, then in the panko and coconut mix, pressing down firmly to ensure proper breading.
- Fry shrimp until golden brown being sure not to burn. (The coconut contains a high sugar content, which may burn quickly.)
- In a separate saucepan, combine sugar, vinegar, and pineapple juice. Bring to a boil and allow sugar to incorporate into the sauce.
- Add guava concentrate and allow to boil.
- Mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. (You may use cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to the correct consistency. The sauce should be able to coat a spoon.)
- You may use the sauce as a dip or simply pour the sauce over the shrimp when ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 4027.7, Fat 351.8, SaturatedFat 57, Cholesterol 490.7, Sodium 1578.4, Carbohydrate 179.5, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 80, Protein 48.8
Tips:
- Use ripe guavas for a sweeter and more flavorful sauce.
- If you don't have any guava paste, you can substitute it with an equal amount of guava jelly or preserves.
- You can also add a bit of pineapple juice or orange juice to the sauce for a tangier flavor.
- If you want a spicier sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- You can thicken the sauce by adding a cornstarch or arrowroot slurry.
- Serve the sauce with your favorite Chinese dishes, such as chicken, pork, or shrimp stir-fries.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour sauce is a versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. This guava-based sweet and sour sauce is a unique and delicious twist on the classic recipe. It's easy to make and can be used to add a sweet and tangy flavor to chicken, pork, shrimp, or tofu. So next time you're looking for a new way to spice up your favorite dishes, give this guava sweet and sour sauce a try!
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