Sweet And Sour Sauce Chinese Restaurant Style Recipes

Steps:

• Over medium heat bring Part 1 ingredients to a boil.
• Mix Part 2 ingredients and add to boiling mixture.
• Cook until bubbly and thick.
• Remove from stove and add Part 3 ingredients.
• This will keep in the refrigerator for weeks.
• Room temperature ketchup mixes easier than refrigerated.
• Serve warm.

Steps:

• Mix the sugar, vinegar, maraschino cherry juice, and pineapple juice in a saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Place the cornstarch in a small bowl, and stir the water into it to make a smooth paste. Stir the cornstarch paste into the juice mixture, and bring to a simmer. Stir constantly until the mixture thickens, about 1 minute.

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water with cornstarch or pineapple juice until smooth and combined, then whisk in ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly and thickened (the sauce will continue to thicken more while simmering).
• Cool slightly and use immediately or refrigerate.

Steps:

• To make the sweet and sour sauce sauce; in a saucepan combine the first 5 ingredients until combined.
• In a cup or bowl whisk the cold water or pineapple juice with cornstarch until smooth and well blended, then whisk vigorously into the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil stirring or whisking constantly over medium-high heat until bubbly.
• Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue simmering and mixing until thickened (be patient the sauce takes a few minutes to thicken up) remove from heat and allow to sit at room temperature while making the chicken balls or you may cool to room temperature then refrigerate until ready to use (I prefer the sauce at room temperature).
• To make the chicken balls: in a large bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, garlic powder; add in water and sesame oil; whisk vigorously until smooth.
• Add in chicken pieces; using clean handsand mix until well coated.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or Dutch oven to 375 degrees.
• Carefully dip the battered chicken pieces in hot oil and fry until golden brown (about 3-4 minutes).
• Remove to a paper towel.
• Sprinkle with seasoning salt immediately after frying if desired.
• Serve immediately with sweet and sour sauce.
• Delicious!

Steps:

• In a medium size sauce pan add cornstarch, broth, pineapple juice, ketchup, rice wine, Amaretto, soy sauce, fish sauce, vinegar, ginger and sugars ; whisk to combine until smooth.
• On medium heat, whisk mixture and bring to a boil until thickened. Add food coloring and mix inches Serve hot over favorite entree or side dish.
• Cook's Note: You can use this recipe for canning for long term storage by doubling or tripling the recipe, also, if canning, you want to use 1 rounded tablespoon "Clear Jel" (cook type) in place of the cornstarch. (Can be purchased on Ebay.com).
• For canning: Fill prepared jars to the 1/2" headspace, clean rims of jars (according to manufacturer's directions) and place a hot sterilized lid and rim on each jar, screw on "finger tight" and place in a large canner pot with enough water to cover 2 inches over the top of the jars.
• Boil the filled jars, covered for 30 minutes, place on kitchen towel undisturbed, for several hours or overnight to allow jars to seal.
• In the morning, wash and dry jars, then label and date them.
• Makes 2 cups, or 1 pint = 2 x 1/2 pints.