Best 4 Sweet And Sour Anything Recipes
Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite collection of sweet and sour recipes, an explosion of flavors that will awaken your taste buds. From the classic Sweet and Sour Chicken, a beloved dish featuring crispy chicken coated in a vibrant sauce, to the tantalizing Sweet and Sour Shrimp, where succulent shrimp take center stage, these recipes offer a symphony of sweet, tangy, and savory notes. Embark on a vegetarian adventure with our Sweet and Sour Tofu, a delightful plant-based alternative that packs a punch of flavor. Craving something unique? Try our Sweet and Sour Meatballs, a delightful twist on a classic, where tender meatballs are enveloped in a sweet and tangy glaze. And for a refreshing twist, our Sweet and Sour Cucumber Salad offers a crisp and tangy side dish that perfectly complements any meal. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
A sweet and tangy sauce perfect for dipping, drizzling and dunking your favorite bites.
Provided by Nagi
Categories Side Dish
Time 8m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk to combine.
- As it starts heating up, keep whisking constantly until it thickens into a sauce consistency. It will thicken as it cools. Adjust sweet with sugar, tang with vinegar, saltiness with salt to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 34 kcal, Carbohydrate 8 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 99 mg, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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 & SOUR SAUCE
Enjoy this simple version of a Chinese takeaway favourite as a dipping sauce or mix it through meat and veg for a tangy, flavourful dish
Provided by Adam Bush
Categories Condiment
Time 10m
Yield Serves 4-6 (makes 350ml)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put everything except the cornflour into a small saucepan and cook over a medium heat, while whisking, until just simmering.
- Add the cornflour to a small bowl, add 1 tbsp water and mix together. Pour into the saucepan and whisk together until thickened and saucy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 0.1 grams fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 23 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 0.5 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right sauce: The key to a great sweet and sour dish is the sauce. Be sure to use a sauce that is both sweet and tangy, with a balance of flavors. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
- Cook the meat or tofu properly: If you are using meat or tofu in your dish, be sure to cook it properly. Meat should be cooked until it is no longer pink in the center, and tofu should be cooked until it is slightly browned.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your dish the best flavor and texture. Be sure to wash the vegetables thoroughly before using them.
- Add some nuts or seeds: Nuts and seeds can add a nice crunch and flavor to your dish. Be sure to toast them before using them.
- Serve over rice or noodles: Sweet and sour dishes are typically served over rice or noodles. This helps to absorb the sauce and make the dish more filling.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour dishes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a variety of flavors. With a little planning and preparation, you can make a sweet and sour dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, give sweet and sour a try. You won't be disappointed!
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