Chinese Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Experience the authentic flavour of a Chinese restaurant with this homemade Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce – I kid you not! Crafted with just 4 ingredients and water, this recipe is incredibly easy. Whether you’re dipping spring rolls or drizzling it over crispy chicken and rice, this versatile and irresistible sweet and sour sauce is a must-have up your sleeve.

Elevate your recipe collection with this Chinese Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce, destined to be a staple. With just 4 ingredients plus water, it’s a quick delight, taking less than 5 minutes to prepare.

Deliciously versatile, this sauce mirrors the one accompanying fried entrees at Yum Cha or your favourite Chinese restaurant. Try it drizzled over crispy chicken schnitzels and rice, or incorporate it into stir-fried chicken with vegetables or pork for a flavour-packed experience.

Spring Rolls & Prawn Toast are perfect for dunking into Chinese Sweet & Sour Dipping Sauce

Ingredients required for Chinese sweet and sour dipping sauce

With just four essential pantry ingredients and a bit of water, you can effortlessly prepare this simple dipping sauce! Find the complete recipe at the bottom of the post.

How to make sweet & sour sauce

This couldn’t be easier for the amazing results you get from just a few basic ingredients.

1. Mix – mix cornflour in a small bowl with 1 tablespoon water (to make a slurry) until combined then whisk in tomato sauce or ketchup. Set aside.
2. Combine – place caster sugar, white vinegar and water into a small saucepan.
3. Boil – place over a high heat and bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar is fully dissolved.
4. Whisk – add the tomato sauce mix to the saucepan and whisk until fully combined and sauce returns to the boil and thickens slightly.
5. Remove – remove from heat and pour into a bowl. Allow to cool to room temperature before serving. It will thicken more on standing.

Serving suggestions

1. Spring Rolls & Other Chinese Appetisers: Serve alongside spring rolls, prawn toast, dims sims etc for a classic and tasty appetiser.
2. Crispy Chicken or Prawns: Drizzle the sauce over crispy chicken or prawns for a delightful sweet and tangy flavour that enhances the crunchiness.
3. Stir-Fried Vegetables: Mix into stir-fried vegetables to add a burst of flavour and create a delicious glaze.
4. Pork or Tofu Stir-Fry: Use the sauce as a finishing touch for pork or tofu stir-fry, creating a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes.
5. Chicken Nuggets or Tenders: Elevate the taste of chicken nuggets or tenders by serving them with the sauce.
6. Rice or Noodle Bowls: Incorporate the sauce into rice or noodle bowls to add a zesty kick to your favourite Asian-inspired dishes.
7. Dipping Sauce for Dumplings: Pair the sauce with dumplings, whether steamed or fried, for a delightful dipping experience.

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