Healthy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

This classic Asian sauce is masterfully refined, achieving a flawless balance between the natural sweetness of pineapple and honey and the crisp acidity of rice vinegar. Its lustrous, rich texture elevates every dish into an authentic culinary experience, serving as the perfect companion for stir-fries, meats, or as a sophisticated dip that brings depth and vibrancy to the table.

Prep: 5 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy

WhatsAppOriginal recipe

Answer first

What to know about Healthy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

Asian-style sweet-and-sour sauce with a glossy, thick texture that clings beautifully to stir-fries, tempura, and meatballs. Nicely balanced between tangy and lightly fruity, with a little kick. Pareve, gluten-free, dairy-free, and ready in minutes on the stovetop.

Timing: 15 min
Serves: 4
Dietary notes: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Peanut-free, Sesame-free

Before cooking, check ingredient labels and cross-contact risk for your dietary needs.

This is not medical advice. For allergies or dietary restrictions, always confirm with your healthcare provider.

Instructions

Servings:4

1In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pineapple juice, chili sauce, tamari (or coconut aminos), honey and rice vinegar.
2Mix well and continue to cook over medium-high heat until the mixture comes to a boil.
3In a small bowl, mix the water with the arrowroot starch until smooth, then add the mixture to the pot.
4Make sure the mixture is mixed well to avoid lumps in the sauce.
5Whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, which should only take a few minutes.
6Remove from the heat and let the sauce cool before serving.

Ingredients

1 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup chili sauce or Asian red sauce of choice (check label for hidden sugars)
2 tablespoons tamari (or coconut aminos) - check label to ensure soy-free
1/2 cup honey
4 teaspoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1.5 tablespoons arrowroot starch or cornstarch, mixed with equal amount of cold water

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.2g

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.2g

Chef tips

For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup. Adjust thickness by adding water if needed.

Culinary reasoning

More recipes and guides you might enjoy.

All recipes Dairy-free recipes Gluten-free recipes Contains soy filter Gluten-free guide Nut-free guide

Chef tips

For a vegan option, substitute honey with agave syrup. Adjust thickness by adding water if needed.

Healthy Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce

Instructions

Ingredients

Nutrition

Nutrition

Chef tips

Culinary reasoning

You might also like

Chef tips