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Sweet & Sour Pineapple Sauce served in a bowl
Classic sweet and sour sauce with chunks of pineapple and pepper

Sweet & sour pineapple sauce

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Sauces and Gravies
This sauce is the star of Chinese takeaways and an indispensable part of home-made 'Chinese' nights. Although its origins trace back to Canton, the ketchup-based version is an adaptation tailored to Western tastes. The fruitiness of pineapple, acidity of vinegar, and sweetness of sugar are balanced, with cornflour providing the characteristic glossy coating.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 30 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Chinese-American

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Knife

Allergen Information

⚠️ Soya
⚠️ Celery (in ketchup)

Instructions

1 ✓

Cut the pineapple and pepper into equal cubes, approx. 1.5 cm. Grate the ginger.

Tip: Equal size ensures they soften at the same rate and look appetising.
2 ✓

In a saucepan, mix the liquid bases: water, rice vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar. Heat until the sugar dissolves.

Tip: Ketchup gives the sauce body and colour, while soy sauce adds saltiness (umami).
3 ✓

Add the grated ginger, pineapple, and pepper. Simmer over medium heat for approx. 10 minutes.

Tip: The pepper and pineapple should remain slightly crisp, don't overcook them!
4 ✓

Mix the cornflour with 2 tablespoons of cold water until smooth, then pour into the boiling sauce while stirring continuously.

Tip: Cornflour thickens the sauce to the desired 'takeaway' consistency.
5 ✓

Boil for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce clears and thickens.

Tip: If too thick, loosen with a little water.

Recipe FAQ

Too sour!
Vinegar acidity varies. If too strong, add a bit more sugar or water.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Fresh pineapple (cleaned, cubed)
  • 50 g Brown sugar
  • 30 ml Rice vinegar (or cider vinegar)
  • 50 g Ketchup
  • 20 ml Soy sauce
  • 10 g Cornflour
  • 50 ml Water
  • 1 pc Red pepper (Capsicum)
  • 5 g Fresh ginger