Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (240ml) Water
  • 1/2 cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Rice Vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) Soy Sauce (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon (15ml) Water (for cornstarch slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Ginger
  • Optional: 1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes (for a little kick!)

Instructions:

  1. In the saucepan, whisk together water, rice vinegar, ketchup, and soy sauce.
  2. Stir in sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, and ground ginger (and red pepper flakes, if using).
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and the remaining 1 tablespoon of water until smooth.
  4. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
  5. Slowly pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce, whisking constantly.
  6. Continue to simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, or until it thickens to your desired consistency.
  7. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed. Add a pinch more sugar for sweetness, a splash more vinegar for tang, or a dash of soy sauce for umami.
  8. Remove from heat and let the sauce cool slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.