sweet sour Recipes
22 delicious sweet sour recipes from around the world
Caponata Siciliana
Sicilian sweet and sour eggplant - agrodolce vegetables with capers and olives.
Makanek
Lebanese lamb sausages - spiced sausages fried with lemon. Mezze.
Fesenjan
Persian pomegranate walnut stew - chicken in rich, sweet-sour sauce of ground walnuts and pomegranate molasses.
Dolmeh Beh
Persian stuffed quince - quince stuffed with meat, rice, split peas. Autumn specialty.
Dolmeh-ye Felfel
Persian stuffed peppers - bell peppers with meat-rice filling. Sweet-sour sauce.
Albaloo Polo
Persian sour cherry rice - rice with sour cherries and meatballs. Sweet-sour jeweled.
Dolmeh-ye Kalam
Persian stuffed cabbage - cabbage leaves with meat-rice in sweet-sour sauce.
Bademjan Shekam Por
Persian stuffed eggplant - eggplant with meat, walnut, pomegranate. Elegant dish.
Dolmeh-ye Sib
Persian stuffed apples - apples with meat, rice, split peas. Autumn specialty.
Khoresh-e Khalal Bademjan
Persian almond eggplant stew - lamb with julienned eggplant and almonds.
Albaloo Polo (Persian Sour Cherry Rice with Meatballs)
A beloved Persian dish, Albaloo Polo features fragrant basmati rice layered with a vibrant, sweet-sour sour cherry compote and tender, spiced meatballs. The result is a beautiful, jewel-toned rice dish perfect for special occasions.
Bademjan Shekam Por (Persian Stuffed Eggplant)
An elegant and flavorful Persian dish featuring tender eggplants stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb, toasted walnuts, and a tangy pomegranate sauce. This dish offers a delightful balance of sweet, sour, and savory notes.
Dolmeh Beh (Persian Stuffed Quince)
A delightful and aromatic Persian autumn specialty where tender quinces are stuffed with a savory-sweet mixture of ground lamb, rice, split peas, and warm spices, then simmered in a tangy pomegranate sauce until fork-tender and beautifully colored.
Dolmeh-ye Felfel (Persian Stuffed Peppers)
Tender bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, rice, and yellow split peas, simmered in a tangy sweet-sour sauce. A classic Persian comfort food.
Dolmeh-ye Kalam (Persian Stuffed Cabbage)
Tender cabbage leaves generously filled with a savory mixture of ground beef and rice, then simmered in a delightful sweet and sour tomato-based sauce. A classic Persian comfort food.
Dolmeh-ye Sib (Persian Stuffed Apples)
A delightful and aromatic Persian specialty, Dolmeh-ye Sib features tender apples stuffed with a savory mixture of ground lamb, rice, and split peas, simmered in a sweet and tangy pomegranate sauce. This dish is particularly cherished during the autumn season when apples are at their freshest.
Fesenjan (Persian Pomegranate Walnut Stew)
A rich and deeply flavorful Persian stew featuring tender chicken simmered in a luxurious sauce made from ground walnuts and tangy pomegranate molasses. This dish offers a perfect balance of sweet and sour notes, making it a celebrated centerpiece for special occasions.
Khoresh-e Khalal Bademjan (Persian Almond Eggplant Stew)
A rich and aromatic Persian stew featuring tender lamb, sweet-tart notes from grape molasses, and the delightful crunch of slivered almonds and fried eggplant. This dish is a classic comfort food, perfect for special occasions or a flavorful weeknight meal.
Tahu Gejrot
Tahu Gejrot is a popular Indonesian street food snack featuring crispy fried tofu cubes bathed in a sweet, sour, and spicy tamarind-based sauce. It's a delightful explosion of flavors and textures, perfect for a quick bite.
Tangsuyuk (Korean Sweet and Sour Pork)
A beloved Korean-Chinese dish featuring crispy fried pork coated in a vibrant, tangy sweet and sour sauce with fresh vegetables and fruit. The contrast between the crunchy pork and the bright sauce is its signature.
Denningvleis (Cape Malay Sweet-Sour Lamb)
A classic Cape Malay dish featuring tender lamb shoulder braised in a rich, sweet-sour sauce infused with tamarind, caramelized onions, and aromatic spices. This slow-cooked stew is known for its complex flavor profile and is often even better the next day.
Pickled Beetroot Salad
A classic South African pickled beetroot salad, offering a delightful balance of sweet and tangy flavors. It's an essential accompaniment to any braai (barbecue).