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Advanced question: How do you make Chinese sweet and sour dishes without the following items:?
Ketchup and thickening agents such as starch, flour, rice flour and starchy root vegetables.
Bonus question: How do you make sweet and sour dishes without any vinegar.
2 Answers
- JaneLv 76 years ago
Thickening agents like cornstarch are used to create a sauce that will coat the ingredients- you can reduce the sauce by simmering it down, and get a similar effect, or use an ingredient like arrowroot or guar gum.
Rice wine and rice wine vinegar are a traditional ingredient, to create that balance between sweet and sour.You could try using lemon juice to get a similar effect- it won't taste quite authentic but taste and find the balance you like. A dash of dry white wine will help if you're happy to use that..
