Sweet Pineapple & Ginger Sauce
A delightful blend of tropical flavors, combining pineapple's natural sweetness with the zing of ginger, this versatile sauce is perfect for a variety of dishes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, finely chopped For best flavor, use fresh pineapple.
- 1/2 cup water Used to help combine the ingredients.
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch To thicken the sauce.
- 2 tablespoons water (additional for cornstarch) Used to dissolve the cornstarch.
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes Adjust to taste for spiciness.
- to taste Salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup of water, white vinegar, honey, soy sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow the flavors to meld.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the pineapple is tender.
- In a small bowl, create a cornstarch slurry by dissolving 2 teaspoons of cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water.
- Once the pineapple mixture has simmered, stir in the cornstarch slurry, add the red chili flakes, and salt to taste.
- Continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and let it cool; the sauce will thicken more as it cools.
Notes
Store leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it in ice cube trays for longer storage. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of water if necessary.