Basic Sweet and Sour Sauce

• A little olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, crushed (optional)
• 1 can (approx. 400g) tomatoes, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons of tomato puree
• Small can of pineapple pieces drained
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• 1 cup of veg. stock or water
• pepper to taste

Fry the onion and garlic in the oil for a few minutes until softened. Add the tomatoes, puree, stock or water, pepper, vinegar, sugar and pineapple and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.

That is the basic sauce - you can serve it as it is with rice, or add anything you like to it.

i.e.Any vegetables chopped and added with the tomatoes and then simmered until soft.

Pre-cooked diced pork for a more traditional sweet and sour.

Soya Mince for a vegetarian option.

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