Sweet Chili Sauce

Ingredient

• 1/3 cup rice vinegar
• 1/3 cup water
• 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp cane sugar
• 1 tbsp rice wine (can substitute dry sherry)
• 2 tsp dried red chili flakes (these are very hot, start with less and add more if desired)
• 1 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic
• 1 tsp finely minced ginger
• 1 tsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water (the sauce will thicken more once cooled)
• 1-2 drops natural red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

1. Mix: almost all of the ingredients except for the cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil, stirring regularly.
2. Add: in the cornstarch mixture once the sugar is dissolved stir.
3. Stirring: continually until thickened, about 1 minute.
4. Cool: the sauce completely, pour into an airtight jar and store in the refrigerator. Will keep for up to a week. Makes about 1 cup.