Mango Ginger Sweet & Sour Sauce

Sweet and a little bit spicy, this sauce makes a fantastic topping for Asian-inspired dishes such as panko breaded chicken.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 2 cups

Ingredients

• 1  mango (peeled)
• 11  ounces mandarin oranges in juice
• 4  maraschino cherries, finely chopped
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)
• 1⁄4 cup ketchup
• 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
• 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3  ounces  pineapple juice
• 1⁄2 cup dark brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 1  teaspoon ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon five-spice powder
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
• 1⁄4 cup water

Directions

1. Combine peeled mango, mandarin oranges, pineapple juice, and half the pear juice from the mandarin orange can in a blender and puree.
2. Discard the remaining juice from mandarin orange can.
3. Once well blended combine all ingredients in a sauce pan and heat over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for 3-4 minutes.
4. Slowly stir in corn starch and water (combined) until desired consistency is reached.