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Sweet and Sour Sauce

糖醋汁táng cù zhī

Time
10 min
Difficulty
Easy
Calories
146 kcal
Yield
1 serving

This sweet and sour sauce is a classic flavor base for Chinese sweet-and-sour dishes. It is easy to mix, with a simple ratio that even beginners can master. From prep to finish, it takes about 10 minutes. The sugar provides energy, while the vinegar aroma helps whet the appetite and cut through richness, instantly elevating everyday home cooking.这款调味汁酸甜可口,是中餐里糖醋菜肴的经典风味来源。调制简单、比例易记,新手也能轻松上手,从备料到完成约需 10 分钟。糖分能提供能量,醋香有助于开胃解腻,让家常菜瞬间变得有滋有味。

Sweet and Sour Sauce

At a glance

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Sweet and Sour Sauce — ingredients and steps overview

Method4 steps

  1. 1

    Mix the Ingredients

    混合调料

    Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until well mixed.

    按照比例将各调料在小碗中搅拌均匀

    1 min

    • Make sure the white sugar is fully dissolved in the liquid.确保白糖充分溶解在液体中
    Step 1: Mix the Ingredients
  2. 2

    Pour Into the Wok

    倒入锅中

    After preparing the dish according to its recipe, pour the sweet and sour sauce into the wok.

    按不同菜肴的方式处理完毕后,将配制好的糖醋汁倒入锅中

    30 sec

    • For sweet and sour ribs, usually pour the sauce in after the ribs have been stir-fried.如果是做糖醋排骨,通常在排骨煸炒好后倒入
    Step 2: Pour Into the Wok
  3. 3

    Simmer to Infuse Flavor

    焖煮入味

    Cook for 5–10 minutes, depending on the dish.

    根据各菜肴的不同,烹制 5-10 分钟

    8 min

    • Watch the heat carefully to prevent the liquid from boiling away too quickly.注意观察火力,防止液体过快烧干
    Step 3: Simmer to Infuse Flavor
  4. 4

    Reduce on High Heat

    大火收汁

    Reduce the sauce over high heat to intensify its concentration, aroma, and gloss.

    大火收汁,可增加菜的浓度、香味和光泽

    2 min

    • Reduce until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.收汁至汤汁浓稠挂勺即可
    Step 4: Reduce on High Heat

Extra tips

  • If you find any issues or improvements while following this guide, please submit an Issue or Pull Request.如果您遵循本指南的制作流程而发现有问题或可以改进的流程,请提出 Issue 或 Pull request 。

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