Basic Chinese Sweet and Sour Sauce

Submitted by CJAY8248

"This recipe comes from a 1965 cookbook my Dad gave me 42 years ago. I still use it all the time. I'm putting it on here because the pages are getting hard to read. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 cups
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sherry wine
• 1⁄3 cup water
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon chinese thick molasses (optional)

directions

1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.
2. Stir constantly while cooking.
3. Boil sauce until thickened.
4. Store for use.