CopyCat Panda Express Sweet and Sour Sauce
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups water , divided
1/2 cup white vinegar
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup corn starch
red food coloring (optional, but for authentic color I had to add a few drops)
Directions
Add 1 cup water, white vinegar and sugar to a saucepan and bring to a boil.
Add the cornstarch to the remaining ¼ cup of water in a small bowl and whisk until the cornstarch is dissolved.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the saucepan and whisk it all together.
Reduce to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.