Looking for a sweet and tangy appetizer or snack? Sweet and sour eggs are a classic dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This article features three unique recipes for sweet and sour eggs, each with its own distinct flavor profile.
The first recipe is a classic sweet and sour sauce made with vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. The eggs are coated in cornstarch and fried until golden brown, then tossed in the sauce. The result is a crispy, tangy, and slightly sweet dish that is sure to be a hit.
The second recipe is a Thai-inspired sweet and sour sauce made with tamarind paste, fish sauce, and palm sugar. The eggs are marinated in the sauce before being fried, which gives them a wonderfully complex flavor. This dish is perfect for those who enjoy bold and spicy flavors.
The third recipe is a vegetarian version of sweet and sour eggs made with tofu instead of eggs. The tofu is coated in cornstarch and fried until crispy, then tossed in a sweet and sour sauce made with pineapple, bell peppers, and carrots. This dish is a great option for those who are looking for a meatless meal.
No matter which recipe you choose, you are sure to enjoy these delicious and easy-to-make sweet and sour eggs.
TSAI FAMILY EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE AND SPICY MUSTARD
Steps:
- Heat a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, ginger, and chiles and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Do not allow the aromatics to burn. Add the pork and stir-fry until just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cabbage, bamboo shoots, soy sauce, mushrooms, wine and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Transfer the filling mixture to a medium bowl and add the scallions and the bean threads to the cooled mixture. Sir to blend.
- Dampen a kitchen towel. Place 5 wrappers on a work surface with 1 point each near you and cover the remainder with the cloth to prevent drying. Place about 1/4 cup of the filling on the wrappers, just above the near corners. Bring the corner nearest you up over the filling and roll halfway; brush the edges with the egg wash, then fold in the side corners and continue rolling to enclose the filling completely. Roll as tightly as possible. Cover with the cloth and allow the rolls to rest, seam side down; this allows the egg to set. Fill and roll the remaining wrappers, cover, and allow the rolls to rest at least 2 minutes.
- Fill a fryer or heavy medium pot 1/3 full with the oil and heat to 350 degrees over high heat. Add the egg rolls 4 to 6 at a time and fry them until light golden, turning as needed, about 5 minutes.
- Remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Fry again at 350 degrees (until golden) just before serving for extra crispiness.
- To Serve: Place a spoonful of the Sweet and Sour Sauce in the middle of a serving plate. Slice the rolls on the diagonal and arrange 3 of them around the sauce. Drizzle the spicy mustard around the outside of the plate and serve.
- In a saucepan over medium high heat, add the vinegar, soy sauce, wine, pineapple juice, and sugar. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to medium. Add the chile flakes, pineapple, mango, peppers, and cornstarch, and let simmer for 2 minutes. Serve hot.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mustards, and sugar until a smooth paste is formed.
PORK EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 20 egg rolls
Number Of Ingredients 35
Steps:
- Preheat the fryer.
- In a wok, heat the oil. When the oil is hot, add the pork. Season with salt and pepper. Stir fry for 3 minutes. Add the onions and garlic, continue to cook for 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and shrimp. Season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Season with the sesame oil, soy sauce, sake and sugar. Add the sprouts and green onions and mix thoroughly. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
- To assemble, spoon about 1/4 cup of the filling in a rectangular shape on the center of each wrapper. Fold in the ends toward the center about 1/4-inch. Then, beginning at the bottom, roll up the wrapper, like a jelly roll, using a little of the egg wash to seal the end tightly. Repeat until all of the egg rolls are done.
- Fry the egg rolls in batches until golden brown, stirring occasionally for overall browning, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season the egg rolls with Essence. Serve warm with the Sweet and Sour Sauce.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch
- Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened, about 2 minutes. Add the ginger and cook, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Stir in the pineapple, vinegar, ketchup, chili garlic sauce, and the sugar. Bring the sauce to a simmer and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cornstarch until smooth. Add to the sauce mixture and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute, remove from the heat, and cool slightly.
- Pour the sauce into a small food processor or blender and pulse several times, if desired. Alternatively, leave the dipping sauce chunky. Serve warm.
SWEET-SOUR DEVILED EGGS
Folks will be sweet on these appetizers when they try them! "My family doesn't like traditional deviled eggs-but they gobble these sweet-sour versions right up," Claudia Millhouse of Myersville, Maryland reveals. "The eggs have also proven popular with our friends."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice eggs in half lengthwise; remove yolks and set whites aside. In a small bowl, mash yolks with a fork. Add the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, mustard, salt and pepper. Stuff or pipe into egg whites. Garnish with paprika and parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 138 calories, Fat 11g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 215mg cholesterol, Sodium 205mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.
SWEET AND SOUR EGGS
A dish really showing it's German origins from the Wisconsin Dutch chapter of the United States Regional Cookbook, Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago, 1947. Cooking time approximate, depending on how done you like your eggs.
Provided by Molly53
Categories Breakfast
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in a skillet, add onion and cook slowly (do not brown).
- Add flour and cook until golden; add water, cloves, and bay leaves and cook until smooth, stirring constantly.
- Simmer 15 minutes longer.
- Add vinegar salt and sugar and as soon as sauce comes to a rapid boil, add eggs one at a time.
- Cover and cook until eggs are done as preferred.
SWEET AND SOUR EGG DROP SOUP
For me, Chinese food is just as mysterious as it is delicious. One night I had a craving for Chinese restaurant soup, so I raided the pantry and refrigerator for leftovers and came up with this concoction. This soup is easy to make and a good starting point for brave Chinese cooking beginners. I'd definitely try making it again, only with more diverse vegetables to get different textures. Bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, mushrooms, bean sprouts, green onions, julienne carrot strips, the options are endless. (By the way, I don't measure when I cook so these measurements are approximated.)
Provided by omg_its_s
Categories Vegetable
Time 30m
Yield 1/2 cup, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Bring water to a rumbling boil in a saucepan.
- Stir in package of chicken noodles, soup base cube, Ramen seasoning packet, pepper, and dehydrated onion.
- When seasonings are dissolved and noodles are tender but not too soft, beat egg whites and yolk with a whisk. Slowly add beaten eggs by swirling them into the broth with your whisk. It should take the whisk 4 or 5 trips to get them all inches.
- When eggs are done, mix cornstarch and water. Slowly add cornstarch mixture while stirring to thicken soup. (Make sure there's enough water so you don't create a batter. You don't want lumps or dumplings forming.).
- Add ginger, red French dressing, sweet and sour sauce, ketchup, and hot pepper sauce sauce to taste, stir well.
- Add carrot and crab meat. (I used cooked, leftover carrots. If you only have fresh carrots, cut them and then microwave until tender with a bit of water in a glass dish covered with plastic wrap.).
- Reduce heat to medium and cook a few minutes, until heated through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.4, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 26.3, Sodium 158.1, Carbohydrate 5.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.3, Protein 2.2
GERMAN SWEET & SOUR EGGS AKA SUESS-SAUER EIER
Posted by request. I am sharing this at the request of a member. This may be an acquired taste for some. Translated from a recipe found on a German website.
Provided by kitina
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a skillet and have ready a cup or two of hot water.
- Whisk in the flour and cook until brown, stirring constantly--be careful not to burn the flour.
- Add a small amount of hot water to the pan, whisking well, to create a sauce-like consistency, adding and whisking as needed.
- Whisk together the vinegar and the sugar, then add as much or as little to the sauce as you like (taste and adjust if necessary).
- Cook eggs however you like them (pan fried, hard boiled, etc) and serve with the sauce and some potatoes, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.7, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 115.7, Carbohydrate 33, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 9.5
SWEET AND SAVORY DEVILED EGGS
My Grandma Phyllis' sweet and savory deviled eggs are unrivaled by any of the ones I've tried. The sweetness of the cherries balances the heat of the jalapeno; celery and pickles give a nice crunch. These snacks are always a party pleaser. -Adrienne Vradenburg, Bakersfield, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cut eggs lengthwise in half. Remove yolks, reserving whites. In a small bowl, mash yolks. Stir in mayonnaise, celery, pickles, chopped cherries, mustard, jalapeno, salt and pepper. Spoon or pipe into egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika, chipotle pepper and sesame seeds. Top each with a cherry. Refrigerate, covered, until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 74 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 109mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SWEET PICKLED EGGS
Simple and easy to prepare. These will keep in the refrigerator for up to six months. Delicious with cold cuts, crusty bread and assorted cheeses.
Provided by Tracy Mulder
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Pickled Egg Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cover eggs with water in a large pot. Cover with lid. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil gently for 10 minutes. Drain. Run cold water over eggs until they are cold. Shell eggs.
- Prepare the brine in a sauce pan by combining the vinegar, water, sugar and salt. Stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved.
- Layer the eggs (whole) and onion rings in a sterilized 2 quart jar to within 1 inch of the top.
- Add pickling spice to brine. Swirl bag around for 30 seconds. Remove bag. Pour brine over eggs to fill jar with 1/4 inch from top. Seal with a sterilized lid. Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks before serving. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 110 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 268.5 mg, Sugar 9.2 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
MOM'S EGG ROLLS WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE
It only takes 1 hour to create these appetizing ground beef egg rolls. Serve with a side of our sweet and sour sauce.
Provided by By Jessica Walker
Categories Entree
Time 1h
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To make sweet and sour sauce, in 1-quart saucepan, mix sugar, ketchup, 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and the salt. Cook 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar.
- In small bowl, mix cornstarch and 1/3 cup cold water. Add to sauce; cook until thickened.
- To make egg rolls, in 12-inch skillet, cook ground beef, onion and green onions until beef is thoroughly cooked. Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in coleslaw mix. Add soy sauce by pouring around top of mixture about 2 times. Taste and check saltiness; you can always add more. Cook until thoroughly heated.
- While cabbage mixture is cooking, place egg roll skins on large work surface. Spoon 1 serving spoon-size of beef mixture on center of each skin. For each egg roll, bring up bottom corner; fold in side corners and roll up. Bring down top corner; wet with small amount of water to stick.
- In small skillet, heat oil. When oil is hot, fry egg rolls until crispy. Shake off excess oil.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Use fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- Make sure the eggs are completely covered by the vinegar solution before refrigerating them.
- The eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- When you're ready to serve the eggs, rinse them off with cold water and pat them dry.
- Serve the eggs with your favorite dipping sauce, such as soy sauce, sweet and sour sauce, or mustard.
Conclusion:
Sweet and sour eggs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They're perfect for parties or potlucks, and they're also a great way to use up leftover hard-boiled eggs. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that's both sweet and tangy, with a slightly chewy texture. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy snack, give sweet and sour eggs a try.
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