How Sweet And Sour Vegetables Is Made
Chinese cuisine, known for its bold flavors and unique combinations, has become incredibly popular. One of the standout dishes in this culinary genre is Sweet And Sour Vegetables. This dish masterfully blends the tangy sweetness and umami, with a few bold herbs, creating a flavorful and satisfying meal that appeals to a wide range of palates. Sweet And Sour Vegetables feature a mix of vibrant vegetables such as bell peppers, carrots, French beans, cauliflower, celery, and edible fungi like button mushrooms. The sauce is made with a blend of soy sauce, vinegar, tomato ketchup, and a bit of sugar to achieve the perfect balance of sweet and sour. To add a hint of some spice and warmth, ginger and garlic are incorporated. Cornstarch is used to thicken the sauce, resulting in a glossy finish that coats the vegetables perfectly. In my recipe of Sweet And Sour Vegetables, I have used apple cider vinegar in place of white vinegar. You can easily add white vinegar, if you don’t have apple cider vinegar. The veggies have to be stir-fried on high heat and need continuous stirring so that they do not get burnt. I have blanched the vegetables first, so that they cook faster when stir-frying. The veggies need not be cooked until soft. You can have some crunch in them. This Sweet And Sour Vegetables recipe has been adapted from Chef Sanjeev Kapoor’s cookbook ‘Chinese Cooking.’ The best part of this recipe is that all the ingredients, except for celery, are easily available at home. So, you can skip the celery, if you don’t have it.
Serving Suggestions
Sweet And Sour Vegetables can be served as a main dish or a side. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or Fried Rice, soaking up the flavors of the sauce. Garnish with freshly chopped scallions or sesame seeds for an added touch of freshness and crunch. It is really easy to prepare and you can use your choice of mixed vegetables. Sweet And Sour Vegetables very well accompany dishes like veg fried rice, Veg Noodles, Veg Hakka Noodles, Schezwan Noodles or even just plain steamed rice or noodles. I usually have the Sweet And Sour Vegetables with the flavorful Mushroom Fried Rice. This dish is not spicy at all. Thus, is a hit with children. It can also be a party dish if you are planning to have a Chinese menu. Serve Sweet And Sour Vegetables hot with Schezwan Fried Rice or Chow Mein or Chilli Garlic Noodles for a delicious and healthy meal. Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Spring Rolls | Crispy Veg Spring Roll Recipe Gobi Manchurian (Dry and Gravy) Hot and Sour Soup Chilli Baby Corn This Sweet And Sour Vegetables recipe from the blog archives was first published on September 2013. It has been updated and republished on May 2024.
