Low Carb Sweet and Sour Sauce

Keto friendly sweet and sour dipping sauce for wings, low carb lo mein or stir fry. Highly customizable so that you can make it to your tastes.

Course Condiments

Cuisine Chinese

Keyword gluten free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Total Time 13

Servings Servings

Calories 28kcal

Author Brandy

½ cup Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener (8 tbsp) * or your choice of low carb brown sugar replacements. See post.
½ cup apple cider vinegar (4 oz)
⅓ cup Sugar Free Ketchup (5.5 tbsp) * Make your own by following the link or use pre-made ketchup.
⅓ cup water (2.6 oz)
2 tbsp soy sauce * or coconut aminos
2 tsp sesame oil
¼ tsp xanthan gum * or 1/2 tsp unflavored gelatin. See post for more alternatives.

1/2 tsp Pineapple Flavoring *Optional but authentic tasting
1/4 tsp red pepper * if you like a kick (Thai Style)
2-3 drops Red and Yellow food coloring * optional to make it look like takeout sauce.

Combine all ingredients except sesame oil and pineapple flavoring (if using) into a sauce pan and whisk until combined.
Turn on heat to medium and bring to a simmer while whisking constantly to avoid clumps.Simmer until thick enough for your liking (1-3 minutes).
Turn off the heat and add sesame oil and pineapple flavoring. Whisk until combined and serve or chill in the fridge for 5-7 days.

This recipe makes about 6 servings of about a quarter cup each (4 tbsp).