Sweet and sour Chinese sauce for meat

4 servings

30 minutes

Sweet and sour Chinese sauce for meat is a true masterpiece of Eastern cuisine that balances the gentle tang of vinegar and sherry with the rich sweetness of orange juice and brown sugar, along with the spiciness of ginger, garlic, and onion. This sauce, inspired by traditional Chinese cooking techniques, is perfect for caramelizing meat, giving it juiciness and vibrant flavor. The thick texture achieved through starch allows it to coat ingredients evenly, creating an appetizing glaze. It is suitable not only for pork or chicken but also for vegetable dishes. Its history traces back to ancient Chinese markets where chefs sought to combine different flavors to create harmony that became a symbol of Chinese gastronomy. Cook it with love and it will transform any dish into a culinary celebration!

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 288.4
• Proteins: 5.3g
• Fats: 9.9g
• Carbohydrates: 40.4g

Ingredients

• Onion: 2 pc
• Garlic: 2 clove
• Ginger root: 1 pc
• Soy sauce: 2 tbsp
• Vegetable oil: 2 tbsp
• Rice vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Dry sherry: 2 tbsp
• Ketchup: 3 tbsp
• Brown sugar: 2 tbsp
• Orange juice: 125 ml
• Starch: 1 tbsp
• Dry seaweed nori: 1 pc

Cooking steps

1. Chop the onions, garlic, and ginger finely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Onion: 2 pieces
   • Garlic: 2 cloves
   • Ginger root: 1 piece

2. Fry in hot oil for 2 minutes, stirring quickly.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil: 2 tablespoons

3. Mix soy sauce, sherry, vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and juice and pour into the pan; bring to a boil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
   • Dry sherry: 2 tablespoons
   • Rice vinegar: 1 tablespoon
   • Ketchup: 3 tablespoons
   • Brown sugar: 2 tablespoons
   • Orange juice: 125 ml

4. Mix starch with water and pour it into the pan.

   Required ingredients:

   • Starch: 1 tablespoon

5. Stirring, cook until the sauce reaches the desired concentration.