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Sweet and Sour Sauce being scooped from a ramekin with a small wooden spoon, linen napkin in the background.

Sweet And Sour Sauce {Paleo}

Katie AdamsKatie Adams
This sweet and tangy sauce is a delicious homemade version of a takeout favorite.
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Prep Time 1 minute
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 11 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4
Calories 97 kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Large skillet
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup 100% pineapple juice
  • 3 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3 tablespoon coconut aminos
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla
  • pinch salt
  • 3 tablespoon coconut sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon powdered ginger

Slurry

  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
  • 1½-2 tablespoon 100% pineapple juice

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet, add 1 cup of pineapple juice, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, sesame oil, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine and heat on MED-LOW heat until starting to warm about 2-3 minutes.
    Sweet and sour sauce in a large skillet. Glass measuring pitcher in the background.
  • In a small cup or bowl prepare the slurry. Mix arrowroot powder and 1.5-2 tablespoon of pineapple juice with a fork until mixture is completely smooth.
  • When liquid is warmed and starting to release some steam add coconut sugar and powdered ginger until dissolved. Add pineapple juice/arrowroot slurry and whisk until well combined.
    Thickened sweet and sour sauce in a large skillet. Whisk resting on top of the skillet.
  • Cover and bring to a simmer. Then remove lid to let thicken. Keep heat to MED-LOW or LOW to maintain a gentle simmer, whisking frequently until thickened about 3-5 minutes. Don't over simmer or you risk having a gummy consistency. Serve warm, at room temperature, or chilled!
    Sweet and sour sauce in a ramekin on top of a wooden serving board. Linen napkin beside ramekin.

Nutrition

Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.2gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 274mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword asian cuisine, paleo, soy-free, sweet and sour sauce
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