Sweet-Hot Garlic Sauce

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   In a medium saucepan, bring the sugar, vinegar, water, garlic, and salt to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring well to dissolve the sugar.

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   Simmer 8 to 10 minutes, until you have a thin, smooth syrup.

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   Remove from heat, stir in chili-garlic sauce, and set aside to cool.

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   (If you use fresh hot red chili peppers or dried red chili flakes, use a fork to mash them up on your cutting board with the garlic and the salt, and then scoop the coarse paste into the warm sauce.)

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   Serve at room temperature with Grilled Garlic Chicken, Issahn Style , or any other grilled or crisp-fried food.

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   Sealed in a glass jar, it keeps in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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