This classic Chinese dish is a hugely popular take-away, but have you ever considered making it from scratch at home?
The good news is it’s a lot easier than you might think!
Our recipe uses ingredients you probably already have tucked away in your kitchen cupboards. It’s packed with fresh sweetness and subtle sourness, the perfect combination.
Say no to take-aways, and have a go at this delicious homemade treat!
Simple Sweet & Sour

Servings: 4 people |
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Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1 red pepper sliced
- 1 green pepper sliced
- 1 white onion diced
- 2 garlic cloves diced
- large thumb of ginger grated
- 1 tbsp soya sauce
- 2 tbsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp organic brown sugar
- 3 tbsp tomato ketchup
- 250 g fresh pineapple chunks
- 200 ml pineapple juice
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 spring onions julienned
Ingredients
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Instructions
- Rinse and drain the cauliflower. Then trim and discard the leaves and stems, and separate the cauliflower into small florets.
- Heat a little oil in a frying pan on a medium to high heat.
- Fry the garlic and ginger for one minute. Then add in the cauliflower and onion, and fry for a further 5 minutes.
- Add the red and green peppers and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the soya sauce, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, pineapple chunks and pineapple juice, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch, making sure it is fully combined, and cook through for 2 minutes.
- Serve with rice and a sprinkle of spring onion.