Sweet and sour Chinese sauce
Description
Perfectly complements meat, poultry, and side dishes. For a more aromatic and vibrant flavor, I suggest using spices—use any amount according to your taste. Be sure to try making this sauce at home; it turns out very delicious and appetizing. The sauce is ready. Store it in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare all the ingredients. If you don't have rice vinegar, substitute it with a mixture of table vinegar and soy sauce — 50/50.
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Step 2
Add granulated sugar to a saucepan, then add high-quality tomato paste.
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Step 3
Next, pour clean water into the saucepan.
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Step 4
Add the rice vinegar portion here immediately. It's the rice vinegar that plays an important role here—you can't simply substitute regular vinegar, but as I mentioned above, you can mix it with good-quality soy sauce.
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Step 5
Add spices to taste, salt.
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Step 6
Add starch to the sauce. Simmer the sauce over low heat for 20 minutes.
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Step 7
The result is very tasty and appetizing. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Let the sauce cool and serve.
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Step 8
The sauce can be served immediately or chilled.