Ming Zhou · Sweet and sour sauce

Takeout-Style Pineapple Sweet and Sour Dipping Sauce

Ming Zhou @mingzOct 10, 2026

6 ingredients

7 steps

What you need

  • 240 ml (1 cup) pineapple juice
  • 80 ml (1/3 cup) rice vinegar
  • 100 g (1/2 cup) granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp ketchup
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch

Method

Restated from the original video

  1. 1

    Stir the cornstarch with 3 tbsp of cold water in a small cup until completely smooth.

  2. 2

    Combine the pineapple juice, rice vinegar, sugar, ketchup and soy sauce in a small saucepan.

  3. 3

    Set the pan over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a gentle simmer, 3-4 min.

  4. 4

    Stir the cornstarch mixture again, since the cornstarch settles fast, then pour it in while whisking.

  5. 5

    Simmer for 1-2 min, whisking, until the sauce turns glossy and coats the back of a spoon.

  6. 6

    Taste. A splash more rice vinegar makes it sharper, a spoonful more sugar makes it sweeter.

  7. 7

    Serve warm or at room temperature for dipping or tossing with fried foods. The sauce thickens as it cools.

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