| Lar's Secret Sweet & Sour Sauce |
| What is Chinese food with out red sauce (Sweet & Sour sauce)? |
| This is a good recipe to start with then develope YOUR own version of a classic. This is simple, fast and keeps well in the fridge for a couple weeks. No special ingredients, everything may already be in your cupboard! |
| Lar's Secret Sweet & Sour Sauce |
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| In wok or heavy pan bring to boil equal parts (mininimum 1/4cup each) sugar white vinegar Ketchup water stir until well blended Boil over med heat for about 5 minutes, stirring ocassionally finish with a pinch of salt (to taste) and soy sauce (optional) Substitute tomato paste for Ketchup... this ingredient can affect the entire taste of your sauce. Find one that you like. Also try apricot preserves for duck sauce OR plum preserves for plum sauce... or BBQ sauce for another twist! |
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| To be honest, my cooking with the Wok is not traditional Chinese, or even neccesarily Asian. But it is tasty, healthy and FUN! You will need: a wok or heavy skillet Oil, peanut or EV olive oil |