Sweet And Sour Sauce

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
= (or 1 tspn grated fresh ginger)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can pineapple tidbits - (8 1/2 oz)
= (use pineapple canned in pineapple
juice with no added sugar)
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

Method

Mix cornstarch, ginger, and salt in a small heavy saucepan. Drain pineapple tidbits, saving liquid; set pineapple aside.

Combine drained pineapple liquid, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken broth; add gradually to cornstarch mixture, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thick and smooth.

Add pineapple; simmer gently 4 to 5 minutes. Add sweetener shortly before serving.

This recipe yields 8 servings. Serving size: 1/4 cup.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1/2 Fruit.

Nutrition Facts: Carbohydrates 1g; Protein 1g; Fat 0g; Calories 32; Fiber 0.2g; Sodium 311mg; Cholesterol 0mg.

Note: For low-sodium diets omit salt. Substitute reduced-sodium (light) soy sauce.

Yield

8 Servings


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