Sweet and Sour Ginger, Chinese Accompaniment
by Tarla Dalal
Sweet and Sour Ginger is a tongue-tickling accompaniment, served with Chinese dishes. It has a very exciting flavour, with the zing of ginger, the tang of lemon and the sizzle of vinegar.
A dash of sugar helps to highlight all the other flavours in this easy-to-make accompaniment, making it a multi-flavoured treat for your taste buds.
Sweet and Sour Ginger, Chinese Accompaniment recipe - How to make Sweet and Sour Ginger, Chinese Accompaniment
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 0.5 to 1 cup
3 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tsp vinegar
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
Method
- Method
- Combine the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice and salt with ½ cup of water in a sauce pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the ginger, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Cool completely and store refrigerated in an air-tight glass container and use as required.
Nutrient values per cup
| Energy | 65 cal |
| Protein | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.7 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.4 mcg |
| Calcium | 22 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 5.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 1550.9 mg |
| Potassium | 81.3 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
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Sweet and sour ginger.. goes very well with fried rice and noodles.. gives a nice mild taste to the dish..