Panda Express Sweet & Sour Sauce
Make Panda Express' tangy sweet and sour sauce at home! This vibrant orange sauce is perfect for chicken, spring rolls, and more. Ready in 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- •Pineapple juice - 1/2 cup
- •Ketchup - 1/4 cup
- •Brown sugar - 2 tablespoons
- •Rice vinegar - 2 tablespoons
- •Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- •Cornstarch - 1 teaspoon
- •Water - 1 tablespoon
Equipment Needed
- •Small saucepan
- •Whisk
- •Small bowl
- •Measuring cups
Instructions
- 1
In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- 2
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine pineapple juice, ketchup, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and soy sauce.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the sugar.
- 4
Once simmering, slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
- 5
Continue stirring for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to a glossy, coating consistency.
- 6
Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving. The sauce will thicken more as it cools.