sweet and sour Recipes
6 delicious sweet and sour recipes from around the world
Bruna Bönor (Swedish Sweet and Sour Brown Beans)
A classic Swedish sweet and sour side dish made from tender brown beans, simmered in a rich syrup and vinegar sauce. Traditionally served with pork dishes.
Rotkohl (German Braised Red Cabbage)
A classic German side dish of red cabbage braised with apples, onions, and warm spices, offering a delightful sweet and sour flavor profile. It's a quintessential accompaniment to holiday meals, especially Christmas.
Chen Pi Ji (Hunan Orange Peel Chicken)
An authentic Hunan-style Chen Pi Ji, featuring tender, crispy chicken pieces coated in a vibrant, sweet-spicy glaze infused with the distinct aroma of dried tangerine peel. This dish balances savory, sweet, and spicy notes with a delightful textural contrast.
Gu Lao Rou (Cantonese Sweet and Sour Pork)
A classic Cantonese dish featuring crispy, golden-battered pork pieces coated in a vibrant, tangy, and sweet sauce with chunks of pineapple and fresh bell peppers.
Pla Rad Prik (Thai Fried Fish with Chili Sauce)
A show-stopping Thai dish featuring a whole crispy fried fish generously topped with a vibrant, sweet, sour, and spicy chili sauce. This recipe focuses on achieving a perfectly crisp fish exterior and a balanced, flavorful sauce.
Song Shu Yu (Squirrel Fish)
A visually stunning and delicious Suzhou specialty, this dish features a whole fish expertly scored to resemble a squirrel, deep-fried to a perfect crisp, and then generously coated in a vibrant sweet and sour sauce. The unique scoring allows the fish to fan out, creating a dramatic presentation.