Sweet and sour recipes

Ditch the takeaway for our easy sweet & sour chicken. This Chinese-style rice dish is ready in under 30 mins and packed with zingy flavours

Try an authentic version of this classic Chinese takeaway dish, with natural sweetness and a warm chilli flavour to spice things up

Use a combination of cornflour and plain flour to make the crispiest tempura. It pairs wonderfully with nuoc cham, a sweet-sour Vietnamese dipping sauce

A trusty takeaway favourite just got superhealthy. Make ahead and freeze for Friday!

This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so much better than a takeaway. Great with rice or noodles

Based on a classic Filipino recipe made with white wine vinegar and sugar, this rich and piquant chicken stew is tempered with creamy coconut milk

This Chinese takeaway family favourite can be made much healthier - lower the sugar, fat and salt levels with this easy recipe

This substantial dish is ready in just half an hour, perfect for a midweek meal for two

This fresh, light coleslaw has a tangy citrus dressing with celery, mustard and poppy seeds - a lovely light side for a BBQ spread

Cut the fuss out of cooking with this speedy, light and healthy midweek supper for two

This healthy, meaty main uses lean pork fillets and is on the table in just 30 minutes - serve with your choice of grain

Forget crinkle-cut versions, this light pickle is sweet and rich - perfect with cold meats, salads and punchy cheeses

Fresh mackerel is always a winner and grilling gives a deliciously charred quality. Pickled beetroot wedges add an extra tang in this party-perfect, budget-savvy starter

Pork spare ribs are great served in a sticky fruit glaze with spices and ginger, and a tangy sauce on the side

Spice up supper with this superhealthy recipe that's high in fibre, packed with iron and counts as 4 of your 5-a-day - it's cheap too!

Kid friendly and easy to barbecue, these low-fat skewers are sure to become a family favourite

James Martin's Asian soup combines a fragrant broth with fish, seafood and light noodles, topped with strong herbs

Love sweet and sour chicken? You’ll love this dish, with crispy chicken thigh pieces tossed in a sticky, sweet and savoury sauce