Vegetable Fried Rice
Looking for a sauce that’s bold, sweet, tangy, and just a little spicy? This homemade Sweet & Sour Sauce w/Pineapple tidbits has it all!Made with juicy pineapple tidbits, a touch of cayenne, and a perfect balance of sweet and savory ingredients, this sauce is ideal for drizzling over stir-fries, glazing meats, or using as a dipping sauce. Thickened to perfection with cornstarch, it clings beautifully to whatever you’re serving it with.Quick, easy, and packed with mouthwatering tropical flavor, this sauce is a must-have in your kitchen. Trust Chef Trips, it will be BEAUTIFUL!
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp of Cornstarch less for a thinner sauce
- 2 cans of Pineapple tidbits drain and reserve the juice from both cans
- 1-2 tbsp of Vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of minced Garlic or to taste
- 1 pinch of Cayenne pepper
- ½ cup of Ketchup
- ½ cup of Brown sugar substitute with stevia brown sugar
- ⅓ cup of White vinegar
- 2 tbsp of Soy sauce
- Black pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and celery, sauté until onions are transparent, about 5 minutes.
- Add thawed vegetables and cook one minute more.
- Mix in the garlic and ginger.
- Push veggies to one side of the pan, then add the sesame oil and scramble the eggs in the empty side of the pan.
- Mix eggs into veggies and season with pepper.
- Then put in a small amount of rice and add the soy sauce.
- Slowly mix rice by the spoonful until all the rice is added and all the ingredients are well blended, adding more soy sauce to taste.
- Fry on high heat until steamy-hot, stirring often.
- ENJOY!