Copycat Sweet-Tangy Polynesian Dipping Sauce
Make a homemade version of the popular sweet and tangy Polynesian dipping sauce that tastes just like the restaurant favorite. This recipe is perfect for dipping chicken or using as a glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 15 min
- Yield: About 1.5 cups
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Americanized Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Instructions
- Combine the pineapple juice, brown sugar, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, ground ginger, garlic powder, and onion powder in a small saucepan.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the sauce begins to simmer.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth to create a slurry.
- Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while whisking constantly.
- Continue to cook and stir for about 1 to 2 minutes, or until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and let it cool completely. It will thicken further as it cools.
- Transfer the finished sauce to an airtight container for storage.
Notes
- For a tangier sauce, increase the white vinegar by 1 teaspoon.
- For a sweeter sauce, add 1 extra tablespoon of brown sugar before heating.
- This sauce stores well in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 21
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0