Filipino Sweet-And-Sour Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) vegetable oil
- 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 to 1/2 tsp (1 to 2 mL) hot pepper flakes
- 1 cup (250 mL) vegetable or chicken stock
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) rice or cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) light brown sugar
- 4 tsp (20 mL) soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
- 2-1/2 tsp (12 mL) cornstarch
Preparation
In saucepan, heat oil over low heat; cook garlic and hot pepper until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes. Stir in stock, vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and pepper; increase heat to medium and simmer for 3 minutes. Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp/ 15 mL water and stir into sauce; cook until thickened, about 30 seconds. Transfer to serving bowl; let cool to room temperature. (Make-ahead: Refrigerate for up to 2 days; serve at room temperature.)
Makes about 1-1/3 cups/325 mL.
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