Doug's Sweet & Sour Sauce*
1 Tbsp canola, corn, or peanut oil
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/2 cup cider vinegar
2 Tbsp light soy sauce
1/3 cup water
2 Tbsp cornstarch, dissolved in 1/3 cup water
Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Brown the garlic. Combine the sugar, ketchup, vinegar, soy sauce, and 1/3 c. water. Pour into the pan with the oil and stir constantly with a spoon or wire whisk until the mixture is smooth and comes to a boil. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens and takes on a sheen. Keep warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching, until ready to serve, or serve at room temperature.
Doug