This is a sweet, gingery cooked barbecue sauce that 's thickened with a bit of cornstarch. It works well for basting, and as a sauce to accompany the meat, pork or chicken that you've just grilled.
INGREDIENTS (for 8 servings):
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
PREPARATION:
Stir the sugar, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, ginger, cornstarch and garlic together in a saucepan over medium-high heat until mixture boils and thickens slightly.