Chineses Sweet and Sour Sauce

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 cup Water
1/3 cup White Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar
3 tablespoons Ketchup
1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon Cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons Water (Cornstarch Slurry) Optional for added zest: Pineapple Juice, a hint of Minced Ginger, or a dash of Minced Garlic

DIRECTIONS:

Blend Ingredients: Sweet and Sour Sue starts her journey in a small saucepan where she mingles with water, white vinegar, sugar, ketchup, and soy sauce. For those who love a little extra kick, throw in a splash of pineapple juice, some minced ginger, or a sprinkle of minced garlic. Stir this flavorful fusion until it’s fully acquainted.

Simmer Gracefully: Over medium heat, Sweet and Sour Sue begins to simmer, letting her ingredients dance together. Keep stirring occasionally until all the sugar has dissolved completely, creating a symphony of sweet and tangy notes.

Thicken with Elegance: Now, it’s time to thicken things up! Slowly pour in the cornstarch slurry while continuing to stir. Sweet and Sour Sue loves to thicken things up gracefully, and this should take about 1-2 minutes. If she’s not thickening as desired, ensure the cornstarch slurry was mixed well before adding it.

Adjust Consistency: Once Sweet and Sour Sue reaches her perfect consistency, remove her from the heat. If she’s feeling a bit too thick, you can add a splash of water or pineapple juice to lighten her up. And if she’s feeling a bit too thin, whip up a bit more cornstarch slurry and let her simmer for another minute to thicken up.

Cool and Serve: Sweet and Sour Sue likes to cool down a bit before stepping into the spotlight. You can use her right away or store her in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.