Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients

• 150 ml orange juice
• 80 ml soy sauce (can use tamari for gluten-free)
• 40 g ketchup
• 4 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp chili paste
• 2 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbsp sesame oil

Steps

1. 1

   Combine all the ingredients (orange juice, soy sauce, ketchup, sugar, chili paste, cornstarch, apple cider vinegar, and sesame oil) in a small saucepan.

2. 2

   If you notice any cornstarch lumps, you can use an immersion blender to ensure the mixture is completely smooth before heating.

3. 3

   Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture constantly while heating until it thickens to your desired consistency.

4. 4

   Remove from heat. Use immediately in stir-fries or for cooking tofu, or let it cool to use as a dipping sauce.

Notes

Store in the fridge in a glass jar for up to one week. This sauce is versatile and works well for dipping spring rolls, coating tempeh, or as a base for banh-mi sandwiches.

Nutrition per serving

• sauce
• condiment
• Asian
• vegan
• gluten-free
• quick
• easy
• stir-fry