Sensei's Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce

Elevate your favorite dishes with "Sensei's Japanese Sweet Sour Sauce," a perfectly balanced blend of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors inspired by traditional Japanese cuisine. This versatile sauce combines pantry staples like soy sauce, rice vinegar, and ketchup with authentic ingredients such as mirin and fresh ginger, creating a luscious and glossy finish that pairs beautifully with everything from crispy tempura to grilled meats and stir-fries. Quick and easy to prepare in just 10 minutes, this thickened sauce uses a cornstarch slurry for the perfect texture and is infused with the aromatic warmth of garlic and ginger. Whether used as a dipping sauce, glaze, or marinade, this homemade delight is sure to add a flavorful twist to your meals. Don’t forget to store any leftovers for future uses—if it lasts that long!

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 0.25 cup Rice vinegar
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Mirin (Japanese sweet rice wine)
• 3 tablespoons Honey
• 3 tablespoons Ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic (minced)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, honey, ketchup, and brown sugar.

Step 2

Stir the mixture over medium heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the ingredients are well combined.

Step 3

Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the saucepan and stir to incorporate. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 2 minutes to infuse the flavors.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with cold water until smooth to create a slurry.

Step 5

Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan while constantly stirring to prevent lumps.

Step 6

Continue cooking the sauce on medium heat, stirring frequently, until it thickens to your desired consistency (about 2-3 minutes).

Step 7

Remove the saucepan from heat and let the sauce cool slightly before transferring it to a serving dish or storage container.

Step 8

The sauce can be served warm or at room temperature with your favorite dishes. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(351.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	506.7

Total Fat 0.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2505.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 103.4g
Protein 6.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 41.8mg	0%
Iron 1.5mg	0%
Potassium 299.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.4%

Protein: 5.2%

Carbs: 94.5%