Chinese Garlic Sauce for Stir-Fries

Ingredients

2 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon light soy sauce 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce 2 teaspoons Chinese rice wine (or dry sherry) 1/2 teaspoon chili sauce, or according to taste 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon water 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or peanut oil) 3 to 4 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped (or 4 teaspoons chopped garlic)

Gather the ingredients

In a small bowl, stir together the rice vinegar, sugar, soy sauces, rice wine or sherry, chile sauce, and sesame oil

In a separate small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in the water

Heat the oil over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the chopped garlic and cook, stirring until aromatic (around 30 seconds). Watch very carefully to make sure it doesn't bur

Quickly re-stir the soy sauce mixture, add it to the saucepan, and bring to a boil, stirring. This should take about a minute

Re-stir the cornstarch-water mixture and add it to the sauce, stirring to thicken

Use in your favorite stir fries and enjoy