Quick And Easy Asian Style Sweet And Sour Fruit Sauce

I always enjoy the sweet and sour fruit sauce at the Asian buffet restaurants.  I love it for dipping chicken and even enjoy it over steamed rice.  It's very easy to make at home, so I will also serve it with dishes I prepare.  You can have a bowl of it ready in minutes and modify it to your own liking.  

Here's an easy recipe you can put together in a matter of minutes.  Don't hesitate to try it for dipping many different foods.  I like it with Spring Rolls, as well.

INGREDIENTS

2/3 Cup Pineapple Juice (Canned or Frozen)

1/3 Cup Rice Vinegar

1/3 Cup Brown Sugar

3 Tablespoons Ketchup

1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce

1 Tablespoon Corn Starch

2 Tablespoons Water

PREPARATION

Put all ingredients, except the Corn Starch and water, in a saucepan on medium heat.  While waiting for the ingredients to come to a boil, make a slurry mix of the corn starch and water.

Stir the saucepan as the sauce comes to a boil.  As soon as it boils, add the corn starch slurry mix and stir.  Continue at a slow boil until the sauce thickens from the corn starch.  Depending upon your taste, this is where I modify my basic sauce.  I will add slices of fresh banana or chunks of canned pineapple.  I do this, just as soon as I have the sauce removed from the heat.  Neither is necessary for a great sauce, but it's just a matter of taste.

Enjoy!

I hope you will give the sauce a try and use it with many of your Asian dishes.  Please feel free to share the recipe with friends and family if you enjoy it!  If you have any questions, you may email me at: stan.kain@gmail.com