Instructions: Every Chinese cook has his own version of this. This one is intended for quick cooking in an American kitchen.

IN A SAUCEPAN, combine the vinegar, sugar, ketchup, ginger, salt and Tabasco sauce; bring to a boil. Continue cooking over high heat and reduce to the consistency of a light syrup that lightly coats a spoon.

Makes 1 1/2
Cups

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