Best Sweet Sour Stir Fry Sauce Recipes

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HAM AND PEPPERS STIR FRY WITH SWEET AND SOUR SAUCE



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We call this "Ham and Peppers" but there's onion and pineapple too. This is a great quick meal and an excellent use for leftover ham. The recipe was originally from a Doubleday Cookbook but has evolved during the past 12 years to suit our taste--we like the ham and onions slightly browned and the peppers crisp/tender. Serve over steamed rice and add soy sauce to taste. Note that this dish is best just after it's thickened and it doesn't reheat that well, but there's rarely any leftovers.

Provided by TommyGato

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups diced cooked ham
2 tablespoons butter (Divided in thirds)
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks (don't drain) or 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits (don't drain)
1 medium onion, peeled cut in half and quartered
1 medium bell pepper, cored seeded, and cut in 1/2 inch strips (your favorite color)
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2/3 cup chicken broth
1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar (or 1/3 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 tsp. molasses)
1/3 cup cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce

Steps:

  • Prepare the sauce by first stirring cornstarch with about 2 or 3 tbs.of the chicken broth in a small bowl.
  • When the cornstarch is dissolved and smooth, stir in the remaining sauce ingredients and set aside.
  • Brown ham in 1/3 of butter over moderately high heat in a skillet or wok until it begins to brown.
  • Remove and set the ham aside.
  • Melt another 1/3 of the butter in the skillet or wok and sauté the onions.
  • When they start to soften and turn translucent, add the peppers and the final 1/3 of the butter.
  • When the onions have somewhat browned, add the ham and the pineapple, juice and all.
  • Stir the sauce until smooth again (since the cornstarch tends to settle) and pour into skillet or wok.
  • Increase heat and stir until the sauce begins to bubble.
  • Reduce heat and stir for a minute or two until the cornstarch is fully cooked; if too thick, thin with a little water or broth.
  • Serve over steamed rice as soon as possible. I like to sprinkle some dried hot red pepper flakes over it; I love hot food and this gives the dish some zing!

PINEAPPLE SWEET AND SOUR STIR FRY SAUCE



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This is the best sweet and sour sauce recipe I've ever found. It is very close to the sweet and sour you get at chinese restaurants, a deep pink colour, glossy and tangy.

Provided by Erin Randall

Categories     Sauces

Time 12m

Yield 4 as a stir fry, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons vinegar
4 tablespoons sugar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry or 1 tablespoon shaoxing wine
3 tablespoons tomato sauce or 3 tablespoons ketchup
1/2 teaspoon msg (optional)
2 teaspoons cornflour
1 (225 g) can pineapple chunks in syrup
1 medium carrot, grated
3 spring onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Mix cornflour and juice from pineapple.
  • Mix all other ingredients except vegetables.
  • If using as a stir fry sauce, cook your meat and then add mixed sauces.
  • Stir through to coat meat.
  • Add cornflour and pineapple mix, stirring continually. Allow sauce to boil.
  • Add vegetables and pineapple, stir fry for about 30 seconds and serve with rice.
  • This sauce can also be used as a dipping sauce, or for pouring over deep fried battered chicken, fish or meat.
  • Simply pour the mixed sauces into a pan. Bring to boil.
  • Add the cornflour and pineapple mix, stirring continually. Allow to boil.
  • Add vegetables and pineapple.
  • Serve poured over you favourite meat, or use as a dipping sauce for finger foods.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4, Fat 0.2, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 21.3, Protein 1.3

SWEET AND SOUR STIR FRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Sweet and Sour Stir Fry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stovepipe

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients until sugar and corn starch are completely dissolved.
  • Stir before adding to stir fry at the last minute of cooking time.

SWEET & SOUR STIR-FRY SAUCE



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Make and share this Sweet & Sour Stir-Fry Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CatRep2

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Combine all in a 1-cup measuring cup.

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