Quick Sweet and Sour Sauce

When we were living in Okinawa, Japan I met a wonderful lady (and cook), Hilda Toguchi. She hosted a cooking class in her home for all of us who were dying to learn her recipes and this sweet and sour sauce is hers. It is not the very best one out there, but it is fast and easy. We used it at the dinner party Tawna hosted for all her siblings and us. She did a marvelous job and I'm so glad she has decided to make it an annual tradition. We had a blast. I'm hoping she will post her other recipes as everything was so delicious. Meanwhile, for a fast sweet and sour…

In a saucepan combine:

1/13 C. water

2/3 C. Apple Cider Vinegar

1 C. Sugar

1/4 C. Cornstarch (or Ultra Gel)

Stir constantly over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. 

Add 2/3 C. Ketchup and stir well.

Remove from heat and serve warm or cool.

For a sweeter sauce, replace half the water with pineapple juice.

We did meat and vegetable (tempura) fondue and this sauce was so good on green or red peppers, the chicken (tempura'd or not) and shrimp. The list of great things to dip in it goes on and on. 

The above picture was taken the night of the party and you can see how much fun the food was. I know Nana is pleased that food and fun are still traditions we are building. She would have loved this party.