Betty's Basic Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

[janamdata]

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[SouthernRose62]

This is the best sweet and sour sauce I've tried to date! I'm 65 and have been looking for a recipe that comes close to what they have in the Chinese Rest. I frequent and this is it! I made black pepper chicken and put your sweet and sour sauce on it and it tastes just like theirs, Thank you!

[damonmathiesen]

how can anyone criticise Betty's cooking, especially when she has such a beautiful face and saucy voice!

[aileenmarieperez]

im a big fan of Betty, but when i tried this recipe,i thought it has too much of vinegar in it...

[cuteshadow78]

wow thanks a lot betty its so delicious

[NemesisNow2045]

I made this yesterday & was surprised at how tasty this is, at first i kind of thought it was going to have a 'cheap' taste to it, but this is every bit as good as the stuff you get from a high class Chinese restaurant & i cant praise it highly enough, i will be sticking with this recipe... Thankyou Betty!!! The UK calls it Cornflower, USA call it Cornstarch, hope that helps anyone confused... :-)

[khepruuu]

thanks

[ladyacephoto]

Hi Betty! I love your recipes and watch you quite often. One thing I neeed to know is, where did you get the rectangle measuring spoons? I love them and I keep looking everywhere and cant find them....

[bettyskitchen]

@ladyacephoto My daughter bought those measuring spoons for me at a discount store, Gabriel Bothers in Lexington, Kentucky. It might be hard to find them now.

--Betty :)

[khepruuu]

can i use apple cider vinegar and water

[bettyskitchen]

@khepruuu Yes, that would work.

--Betty :)

[chevon1920]

I just made this, so easy and super good. Thanks so much for the recipe. Also rice wine vinegar not that difficult to find people, its at every grocery store.

[darkangelj]

hey betty can cornflower be used inplace of the cornstarch?

[alvincatalan]

Hi, I would like to know if there something I can replace for cornstarch?

[angelinetabora]

i really liked your recipe betty.. :) now i can do sweet and sour sauce myself.. 

[LilGamez21]

THANKS!(:

MY MOMS GONNA BE JEALOUS HEHE:D 

[2012Mighty]

what? rice vinegar i thought this was simple ....

[bettyskitchen]

@2012Mighty You may use any kind of vinegar that you like.

--Betty :)

[laaxe]

Thank you so much!

[thejheve1]

hi ms. betty, what if I don't have rice vinegar?? what's the alternative vinegar to use?

[bettyskitchen]

@thejheve1 You may use another type of vinegar--even regular white vinegar.

--Betty :)

[19vrats89]

Thanks for this Betty. One question though, what's the difference if I use sugar cane vinegar rather than rice vinegar?

[bettyskitchen]

@19vrats89 Cane vinegar, made from sugarcane juice, ranges from dark yellow to golden brown in color, and has a mellow flavor, similar in some respects, to rice vinegar, though with a somewhat "fresher" taste. Contrary to expectation, containing no residual sugar, it is not sweeter than other vinegars.

--Betty :)

[Mykasan]

Oh dear betty! Thank you for sharing your recipe. This sauce goes so well with my spring roll, it was delicious! PS: my mom loves it too, she said that it was not too spicy or too sour, just the perfect taste sauce:)

[cosmicgate07]

Is rice vinegar and rice wine the same?

[bettyskitchen]

@cosmicgate07 They are not the same. A vinegar is basically a wine gone bad. The name comes from the French for "sour wine," and refers to the fact that any alcoholic beverage turns sour when it is exposed to air. This natural process turns the alcohol to acetic acid, and a vinegar is born. Before the advent of the wine cork, in fact, keeping wine from turning to vinegar was a constant problem.

--Betty :)

[mirian593]

very nice recipe,i definitely will try, thanks for sharing it!

[jnnngstyn]

I am going to try to male this anyld taste it for my self I will let you know how it taste when I am done with it than you for your helpful receipt. It's help me a lot.

[vminerva14]

Hi Betty, nice recipe, I have a question, I have eaten meat balls as a snack and they made this sweet and sour sauce and they some how added cranberry juice in it, it was not bad but, what do you think by adding cranberry juice in it?

[bettyskitchen]

@vminerva14 I think the flavor of cranberry juice would go well in this sauce--but I've never tried it.

--Betty :)

[Benassisz]

Hey ! :) What do you think about adding some ginger ?

[bettyskitchen]

@Benassisz I think a small amount of ginger would be a great addition to this sauce.

--Betty :)

[Lythya]

Do you think paprika would taste well in this?

[bettyskitchen]

@Lythya Yes, I love paprika in sauces. I wouldn't go overboard, though; just a sprinkle.

--Betty :)

[msvkleon]

This is served for 2 or just for 1 person?!

[bettyskitchen]

@msvkleon This should serve 2 people.

--Betty :)

[beatlejn]

wow, Ive never seen a range with five burners! interesting!

[bettyskitchen]

@beatlejn I never noticed that it was different!

--Betty :)

[Mr666max666]

can you use corn flower instead of cornstarch?

[bettyskitchen]

@Mr666max666 Yes, that should be fine.

--Betty :)

[Mr666max666]

@bettyskitchen made this tonight, yum. :)

[bettyskitchen]

@Mr666max666 Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[MsKijaro]

can i used apple cider vinegar instead of rice vinegar?

[bettyskitchen]

@MsKijaro Yes, that will be perfect!

--Betty :)

[ViViaNxHeRe]

You're so awesome! :) I GOTTA TRY THIS ! (:

[bettyskitchen]

@ViViaNxHeRe Thanks for the lovely comment! I hope you enjoy the sauce!

--Betty :)

[CreshoVlog]

Would Malt viniger work?

[bettyskitchen]

@CreshoVlog Yes, the taste would be a little different, but I think you would like it if you like malt vinegar.

--Betty :)

[bce5150]

whos the guitar player at the beginning? He sounds phenomenal

[bettyskitchen]

@bce5150 I don't know the guitar player. The music is Bach: Air on the G string.

--Betty :)

[1dowsey]

Very nice recipe thought it was a lot more complicated than that. Thank you from Dave in the UK

[bettyskitchen]

@1dowsey Thanks for your sweet comment! I really appreciate it, Dave.

--Betty :)

[isoloedyourmum]

what temperature do you boil the mixture over the stove for?

[bettyskitchen]

@isoloedyourmum On my stove, it is low to medium heat.

--Betty :)

[TheRivalConcept]

personaly i would recomend adding the corn starch after the mix has come to the boil and disolcved

[bettyskitchen]

@TheRivalConcept Adding cornstarch to hot mixtures will cause lumping, and I try to avoid that. Thanks for your comment!

--Betty :)

[Ginissi]

@bettyskitchen i have added the corn starch to the mixture after heating and if you turn off the heat and add the corn starch in while mixing, you dont get any lumping. it doesnt really matter how you do it. everyone has their own style.

[bettyskitchen]

@Ginissi Thanks for your comment! I have never tried it that way, but I am glad to know that it works!

--Betty :)

[MissDianuccia]

this is a great recipe!!!! i made it just a few minutes ago and it turned out a success!!!! thanks...by the way as i don't have the rice vinegar i used the apple vinegar...anyway it's deliscious

[bettyskitchen]

@MissDianuccia Thanks for your great feedback! I really appreciate it! The apple vinegar is fine.

--Betty :)

[jonetyme96]

Nice recipe... Ur hot... If ur single shoot me a holler ;)

[bettyskitchen]

@jonetyme96 I'm not single; my cameraman, Rick, is my husband.

--Betty :)

[hangshan1]

UMMMMMM!!!!! THIS WAS AMAZING!!! Thanks. Now I can impress all my asian friends lol

[bettyskitchen]

@hangshan1 Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[fappercino]

For the love of Bieber, someone has ruined this video of a beautiful sunset with a cookery lesson. A freakin' cookery lesson! Jesus H!!

[keebordcowboy]

you look hot... ;), nice recipe though. i am using the same for my spring rolls, with the difference, that i'm adding half oz of vegetable stock to the mix. :) it taste nice.

[bettyskitchen]

@keebordcowboy Thanks for your nice comment! I like your addition of the vegetable stock.

--Betty :)

[gardbee]

i tryed this with apple cider vinegar.......not a good idea

[bettyskitchen]

@gardbee Oops!

--Betty :)

[WolfteamFans]

Umm what happened at the start?

[bettyskitchen]

@WolfteamFans That was just some scenery from outside my house before I started making the video.

--Betty :)

[WolfteamFans]

@bettyskitchen oh ok. thanks

[hunter200010]

I absolutley love bettys kitchen!!! your such a fun creative cook and so inspiring!! i really hope you get your own show... u totally earned it!!!!!! :)

[don417]

I've heard to put the ketchup in after done cooking. Guess it's a matter of preference.

[onlycasual1]

Turned out great with gyoza. Thanks

[bettyskitchen]

@onlycasual1 Thanks for the lovely feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[wallykav1516]

I have a friend who tried to boil an egg without water,i wounder if he could handle making this!

[bettyskitchen]

@wallykav1516 Hmmm...I think so.

--Betty :)

[carystark]

SWEET LADY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[expat1250090]

I'm loving your YouTube channel! Thanx so much for this recipe!! It is simply perfect! Just as I like it! No more take-away sweet 'n' sour pork for me! Betty, you are a god-send!! Much love and hugs! xx

[mikkicute1]

Can I use normal ormal vinegar instead because it isn't available in Malta's supermarkets??

[bettyskitchen]

@mikkicute1 Yes, normal vinegar is fine.

--Betty :)

[mikkicute1]

@bettyskitchen thanks I'm trying it this evening!! :]

[mikkicute1]

can i use normal vinigar instead because here in Malta its not available??

[madampolo]

I loved your video. I tried to vote for you, but the voting was over. Thanks for the wonderful recipe.

[TheBahamaPoppa]

Great Job, very easy to understand and follow.. Thank You....:)) 5-Stars ..

[bkhoavo]

Water should be added to the flour instead of the other way around.

[alalal420]

clean and neat and exact with the amount,Gosh I love you betty

[tombmxcrowley]

Whoop ! party !

[themachinegunn]

i would

[robertedwin45]

i like the recipe and the accent while it was being made. thanks.

[Toximane4]

Was just wondering if without pineapple juice it tastes the same

[bettyskitchen]

@Toximane4 It probably wouldn't taste the "same," but it would be fine. Or, you could substitute another juice.

--Betty :)

[Rachelbattleleafz]

can you use apple cider vinager?

[bettyskitchen]

@Rachelbattleleafz Yes, definitely!

--Betty :)

[sweetchelley]

thnk u bettey



[Kdiva2010]

Thanks Betty for the sauce tip. I so enjoyed watching my man lick his fingers with ummmmmmmmm written all over his face, It was so good I wonder what he'll do next LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HOPEFULLY MARRIAGE we'll just have to see until next time.

[xXnobioneXx]

hey betty is there anything i can use instead of cornstarch ???

[bettyskitchen]

@xXnobioneXx You may use flour. The end result will not look as "clear," but the taste will be very much the same.

--Betty :)

[rayner3959]

ahh I used apple cider vinegar cause that;s all I had...didn't go over well

[jaymaccab]

You make me happy when I'm hungry.... cheers Betty:D

[4GetTHEFun]

I don't know what it is about your voice but it's very soothing and relaxing keeping someone listening to you :)

[guyanesebeauty1]

i tried it and OMG i can't get enough! a MUST try! thanks Betty!

[bettyskitchen]

@guyanesebeauty1 Thanks for the great feedback! I really appreciate it!

--Betty :)

[TehKitteh01]

Is it necessary to use rice vinegar? Or will regular white vinegar suffice?

[bettyskitchen]

@TehKitteh01 Regular white vinegar is fine. I like to vary the types of vinegar occasionally, but, in this case, white vinegar will work perfectly!

--Betty :)

[TehKitteh01]

@bettyskitchen Wonderful! Thank you so much Ma'am :)

[bettyskitchen]

@ForgetaboutFreeman Yes, you may make those substitutions, and yes, the cornstarch is for thickening the sauce.

--Betty :)

[4ftofflame]

hthere, great vid, could you tell me roughly how much 1/3 cup is in say ml or something as im from england and we dont really tend to use the cup measurments here and none of my measuring jugs etc... have cups marked on them.

also i made a sauce similar to this the other day but with white sugar and normal malt vinigar would you say the brown sugar and rice vinigar give a better result?

[bettyskitchen]

@4ftofflame 1 cup = 240 ml, so 1/3 cup = 80 ml. I prefer brown sugar and rice vinegar to white sugar and malt vinegar, but it's just a matter of preference.

--Betty :)

[mclemans79]

look good! easy make.i try this.

[divinechef]

I gotta try this. I have some sweet and sour recipes on my site check them out!

[shaquithas]

Hi Betty this is just a side ? How do I place a picture of me on my account it just shows a siloute a figure. I do have a video here but its not n the area where it saids if people want to subscribe to me.

[bettyskitchen]

@shaquithas This is just a sauce to accompany chicken, fish, shrimp, etc. On my channel, I can go to "Account" and there is a picture of me. Underneath the picture I can click "Change" to change the picture. I hope this helps!

--Betty :)

[LESTER7L1]

thank you Betty

[Italianbella90]

the vinegar gave it quite the zing! it was great with my chicken :]

[butterbat]

I made this sauce for my stir fry tonight. Wow, it's so tasty. I'm never purchasing pre-made sauce ever again!

[neoninagirl]

Yummmm!!  Your recipes are the best!

[novaface]

hi Betty! thanks for the recipe :)

question- can we store this in the fridge or is it best just to eat it fresh?

thanks!

-Cassi

[betup47]

Hi Betty, I will totally vote for you but I know you should really try out at the Food Network with Paula Dean, Bobby Flay and all of them!!! I love your receipts and so will alot of other people.

[Supportahol]

OMG! We had the same sky only yesterday morning!! Its like a beautiful painting is'nt it! A real early morning treat. That sauce looks and must definately taste fantastic! Perfect for partys!

[ShaunieceCooks]

Love it I will make this to go with my egg rolls

[woodnamesandmore1]

I love making sauces,thanks for the recipe

[JimboJitsu]

nice sunrise! thanks for sharing!

I got to try that spray tip for honey...

Great recipe for sweet n sour I will add this one to the try out list!

[Robind0514]

Looks very good, and very easy - thanks!

[Robind0514]

Looks good Betty, and easy to make. Thanks!

[ShuhanaNY]

I've always wondered how to make sweet and sour sauce...I can't wait to try this! Thank you so much for sharing!

[mslizzygirl1]

What a pretty sunset!

[vgfigue]

that was gorgeous. We live in NM and we are told all the time that we have beautiful clouds and colors too. I love clouds in the evening. Thanks for the reipe.

[123yaya000]

and the very first thing my father told me about cornstach was: you always always add lukewarm water to mix the cornstach to prevent lumps.

and the longer you cook the sauce with the cornstach, the thicker gets the sauce...

[don417]

@123yaya000 no offense, your dad was incorrect. Always mix cornstarch with cold water.

[123yaya000]

it is a really nice receipe. now, i don't want to correct you or giving you advice, (because this version of the receipe seems to be very tasty and easy done) but i still want to share with you, how i am doing a such receipe ... as a chinese ^.^:

we would add a little pinapple juice, because the wonderful juicy flavour.

and what we do with the cornstach: we would cook the entire sauce first and only add the cornstach at the end ... as the very last step.

[fezan84]

Excellent, thank you!

[dburns163]

Hi betty, I'm brining and grilling pork chops tonight. This sauce will go great with them. Since you are entered in Oprah's network, you should also get one to foodnetwork! ;o) Type in youtube slash foodnetwork.

[kole6]

Betty i love your videos, i would love to purchase ur book but my mam wont let me so im sorry. I really hope you get your own show, on OWN. when you do promise me you'll put the episodes on youtube as i live in Ireland and don't have that channel. Hope you have a great day, and prosperous summer. : ¬ ) Shane Chubb

[kole6]

Betty i love your videos, i would love to purchase ur book but my mam wont let me so im sorry. I really hope you get your own show, on OWN. when you do promise me you'll put the episodes on youtube as i live in Ireland and don't have that channel. Hope you have a great day, and prosperous summer. : ¬ ) Shane Chubb

[Treza143]

This looks Wonderful! About how much does it make prepared?

[bettyskitchen]

@Treza143 Hi! This only makes about 1/2 cup or so. You may want to increase the recipe, proportionately, if you need more.

--Betty :)

[siemens141]

could u use cornflour instead? :)

[srainy]

@siemens141 if youre from uk, australia or other commonwealth nations, cornflour IS what cornstarch is in the us :)

[prettyinpunk666]

we never order enough sauce when we have chinese. this will be a great help, thanks betty :)

[TheVittleVlog]

That looks awesome!!!

[NinaLuvsFriedChicken]

hmm nice i love sweet and sour sauce with prawns :)

[Barginjunkie69]

Great vid !! & I voted :-}

[GAGABOY999]

can we use it as a dip for fish  sticks

[bettyskitchen]

@GAGABOY999 Yes, it would make a great dip for fish sticks!

--Betty :)

[GAGABOY999]

@bettyskitchen thanks......i's nice:-)

[BANGONEM]

Miss Betty ur so sweet, a terrific recipe.

[bellagrace714]

Looks very easy and delicious. Thanks!

[grandamchi2000]

red pepper flakes would probly be really good in it to and give it a kick

[Chewycats]

Love it!

[BaybeeTetris]

gosh! i love watching your videos its always something new to look foward to...love this! =)

[Italianbella90]

something different from you! how exciting :] trying this for sure! thanks so much Betty <3