Sweet and Sour Sauce Recipe

Nowadays we mainly buy bottled sauces when we are making certain recipes. I have to admit that I am also guilty of doing that but when I take the trouble to make my own, it tastes completely different and so much nicer. This recipe was one that my mum always made whenever she was making either sweet and sour fish, chicken or pork. It is easy to make and you usually find that you will have most of these ingredients on hand in the pantry and fridge.

INGREDIENTS:

1 small carrot - peeled and diced
6 tablespoons tomato sauce (ketchup)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar (small)
1 tablespoon sherry or water
1 dessertspoon cornflour
1 small tin pineapple pieces (can use unsweetened)
1 small onion - chopped
small amount of chopped cabbage (optional)

METHOD:

Place all ingredients apart from cornflour, in a medium size saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer for a few minutes.
Mix cornflour with a little cold water until smooth and add to saucepan. Stir in until it thickens then simmer for another minute or two.
Remove from heat and pour over cooked meat or fish and serve with either steamed or fried rice.