That tangy-sweet sauce you crave with dumplings, stir-fries, or crispy chicken is completely achievable at home with a handful of clean ingredients. Pineapple juice and apple cider vinegar deliver the bright, punchy backbone, while coconut aminos step in for soy sauce, keeping things grain-free and free from any pork-derived additives that can sneak into store-bought versions. Honey rounds out the sweetness naturally, and fresh grated ginger gives it a little warmth that bottled sauces rarely manage to pull off. The arrowroot slurry is the secret to that glossy, clingy texture — just whisk it in at the end and pull the pan off the heat as soon as it thickens, since arrowroot is a bit more temperamental than cornstarch. The whole thing comes together in one small saucepan, and the final taste-and-adjust step means you can dial it exactly to your preference. It stores beautifully and works as a dipping sauce, a glaze, or a stir-fry finisher — basically everything you'd want from a classic takeout-style sauce, made entirely on your own terms.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →6 servings
Whisk together the pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, honey, tomato paste, ginger, garlic powder, and salt in a small saucepan until the tomato paste is fully dissolved.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it is steaming and just beginning to bubble at the edges, about 3–4 minutes.
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!
(16k)
