Sweet-and-sour

Sweet-and-sour refers to dishes that have a flavor balanced between sweet and pungent. This is usually accomplished by combining some form of sugar and either vinegar or sour fruit juice. The flavor is often incorporated into a sauce or dressing that can be served with meat, fish or vegetables. The Chinese are famous for their sweet-and-sour specialties and the Germans are noted for their delicious sweet-and-sour cabbage dishes.
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