Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsYoung's Café Vietnamese CuisineSweet And Sour (no Beef) Recipe

Sweet And Sour (no Beef) Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Bright red sweet and pungent sauce with bell peppers, pineapple and onions.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Chop the red and green bell peppers, onion, and garlic cloves into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and cornstarch. Add water and mix until smooth.

  3. 3

    Cook the Vegetables

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent.

  4. 4

    Add Peppers and Pineapple

    Add the chopped bell peppers and pineapple chunks to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the peppers are tender.

  5. 5

    Combine with Sauce

    Pour the prepared sauce over the vegetables and stir well. Cook for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Serve the sweet and sour mixture hot, preferably over rice or noodles.

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