Garlic Sauce for Stir Fry

Ingredients:

·         1/4 cup rice vinegar

·         1/4 cup granulated sugar

·         1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

·         1 Tbsp Chinese rice wine (or sherry)

·         1 teaspoon chili sauce (or according to taste)

·         1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

·         1 Tbsp cornstarch

·         2 tablespoon water

·         1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or peanut oil)

·         6 medium cloves garlic (finely chopped; or 8 teaspoons chopped garlic)

Directions:

1.  Gather the ingredients.
2.  Combine the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauces, rice wine or sherry, chili sauce and sesame oil in a small bowl, stirring to combine.
3. In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the garlic and cook, stirring until aromatic (around 30 seconds).
5. Quickly re-stir the sauce, add it to the saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring. (This will take about a minute).
6. Re-stir the cornstarch-water mixture and add it to the sauce, stirring to thicken.
7. Use in your favorite stir-fries and enjoy!